Zakariah
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Zakariah
Zakariah is a masculine name representing an alternate spelling of Zechariah, which derives from the Hebrew name 'Zekharyah,' meaning 'God has remembered.' This biblical name appears in both the Old and New Testaments, most notably as the father of John the Baptist in Christian tradition. The variant spelling Zakariah combines elements of the traditional Zechariah with the more phonetic Zakariya used in Arabic-speaking cultures, making it a cross-cultural option. While less common than Zachary or Zack, Zakariah has gained some traction among parents seeking biblical names with a contemporary feel. The name carries spiritual significance while offering the friendly nicknames Zak or Zeke, combining traditional roots with modern appeal.
Zakariah is also given to girls.
Pronounced zak-uh-RY-uh.
As of October 2026, Zakariah ranked #3511 for boys in US births in 2025 and #17535 for girls in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #2983 for boys in 2014 and #7418 for girls in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,983 | 39 | 20.3 |
| 2015 | #3,877 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | #3,680 | 30 | 15.8 |
| 2017 | #3,584 | 31 | 16.7 |
| 2018 | #3,605 | 31 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | #3,421 | 34 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | #3,410 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | #3,239 | 37 | 21.1 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,603 | 23 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | #3,445 | 34 | 19.7 |
| 2025 | #3,511 | 33 | 19.3 |