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Zechariah

zek-uh-RYE-uh

Zechariah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Zechariah is a Hebrew name meaning "God has remembered."”. It currently ranks #900 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.

Letters9
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

What Zechariah Means

Zechariah is a Hebrew name meaning "God has remembered."

The Story of Zechariah

When the very first Zechariah stood before kings, he spoke with the conviction of divine memory, a legacy whispered through generations to your child.

Zechariah is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has remembered.' It carries the weight of prophecy, most famously borne by Zechariah, one of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. His visions of future restoration and messianic hope echoed through centuries. The name's journey has been steady, primarily within Judeo-Christian traditions, preserved through scripture and adopted by communities seeking a connection to divine remembrance.

There's a profound resonance in whispering 'Zechariah' to your son. It feels like acknowledging a debt to the past, a trust in something larger than yourself. You might find yourself writing it with a flourish on his birth announcement, sensing the quiet certainty that this name holds a promise of being seen, of being remembered, by a force greater than any earthly power.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Zechariah

    A prophet in the Old Testament

  • Zachary Taylor

    12th President of the United States

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#394 in 2015

Total Births

11,072

First Recorded

1971

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