What origin is the name Zechariah?

Zechariah comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Zechariah a popular name?

Zechariah is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Zechariah?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Zechariah — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Zechariah

Q: Is Zechariah a rare name?

Yes. Zechariah does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zechariah

Zechariah

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Zechariah is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A traditional Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah has remembered.' It is the name of several figures in the Bible, including a prophet and a king.".

The meaning of Zechariah is "A traditional Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah has remembered.' It is the name of several figures in the Bible, including a prophet and a king." — a boy name of hebrew origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A traditional Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah has remembered.' It is the name of several figures in the Bible, including a prophet and a king.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Zechariah

Very rare in US records

What does Zechariah mean?

Zechariah is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A traditional Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah has remembered.' It is the name of several figures in the Bible, including a prophet and a king.".