What is the origin of the name Zacariah?

Zacariah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Zacariah?

Zacariah is currently ranked #9833 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zacariah?

Zacariah is pronounced zak-uh-RYE-uh.

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BoyHebrew

Zacariah

zak-uh-RYE-uh

Popularity

#9833

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

457

Peak Year

#21 in 2008

First Recorded

1975

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An extended form of Zachariah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has remembered'.

Nickname Watch

Zac Zach Zak

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Zac Zach Zak

Spelling Variations

Zachariah Zachary Zakary

Similar Names

Josiah Elijah Isaiah Jeremiah

Personality Traits

IntelligentWiseSpiritualThoughtful

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