Zacheriah
zak-ə-RY-ə
Zacheriah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variant of Zechariah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has remembered'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1991.
What Zacheriah Means
“A variant of Zechariah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has remembered'.”
The Story of Zacheriah
This name carries the weight of ancient prophecy and the quiet reassurance that your child is, and always will be, remembered.
Zacheriah is a venerable variant of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered.' This profound biblical name was borne by numerous prophets and figures in the Old Testament. Its journey spans millennia, traveling from ancient Israel through liturgical traditions into the Western world, where it was adopted by early Christians and later by many cultures seeking a connection to divine providence.
There is a resonant quality to 'Zacheriah' that feels both ancient and deeply personal. When you speak it, you feel the quiet strength of a name that has been held in reverence for centuries. It connects you to a profound sense of divine awareness, a feeling that your child is seen, known, and cherished by forces beyond your own. You feel this certainty when you whisper it in the quiet hours of the night.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#28 in 1991
Total Births
644
First Recorded
1977
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