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Zachariah is a masculine name used in English and Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Zechariah. This spelling is used in the King James Version of the Old Testament to refer to one of the kings of Israel (called Zechariah in other versions)." It ranked #538 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Zechariah. This spelling is used in the King James Version of the Old Testament to refer to one of the kings of Israel (called Zechariah in other versions). The entry lists its usage as English, Biblical.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Zachariah ranked #538 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #538 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zachariah mean?
Behind the Name does not give Zachariah a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Zechariah.
Is Zachariah a popular name?
Zachariah ranked #538 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zachariah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zachariah appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zachariah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
