Zechariah
z(e)-cha-riah
US Popularity:2054
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God remembers
Zechariah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin. A variation of Zachariah, it means "God remembers." In the Hebrew Bible, Zechariah was a prophet who devoted his life to spreading the word of God. If celebrating your faith is a key part of your life, a name like Zechariah is a lovely way to include baby on your journey. Zechariah also offers a more universal appeal as an alternative to similar-sounding names such as Zachary and Zac.
Zechariah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zechariah is currently #1413 on The Bump
Boy:Zechariah is currently #396 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zechariah is currently #2054 in U.S. births
Boy:Zechariah is currently #707 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2054
in 2022
- 120
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Zechariah
Abarim Publications, Zechariah meaning
Britannica, Zechariah, Hebrew prophet, April 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, Zechariah, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Zachariah, November 2020
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