Zechariah name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English
Pronunciation: z(e)-cha-riah
Meaning: Yahweh Remembers
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What does Zechariah mean?

Zechariah's meaning is Yahweh Remembers is predominantly used in English which originated from Hebrew is a gender insensitive name. Zechariah is variant of Zecharya. Zechariah is variant of biblical and well-liked Zachary.

Zachary is form of Zacharias in English language. Also Zachary is English equivalent of Zacharias. Meaning of Zachary is Yahvé Remembers, God has My Recalls and The Lord Remembers is of Hebrew origin.

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How do I pronounce Zechariah?

z(e)-cha-riah is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Zechariah.

Variants of Zechariah

Sacharja, Zecharyah, Zachary, Zecharya, Zacharias, Sachairi, Zecharia, Zaccharias, Zacharia

Names that rhyme with Zechariah

How popular is the name Zechariah?

Zechariah used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1971 and over 9525 babies have been given the name in 50 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2001,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 50 years but it is still in a strong position. Zechariah is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 245 people have been named Zechariah in England and Wales.

Zechariah is a rare baby name in Ireland, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 2005.

Zechariah is a common name in Sudan and Nigeria while somewhat familiar name in Malawi and Liberia. At least, 9000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202391625100
202298622600
202192124400
202092224100
201981727700
201876330700
201774232000
201675232300
201565639300
201466538500
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

What numbers say about Zechariah?

You doubt everything you hear or see because you like to know the core of things before you accept their representation. Love is most important in your life. You have a curious mind and wish to explore the world. You will learn that nothing matters more than love and dreams in life. You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. When you walk into a room, all eyes are you and you only.

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Middle names for Zechariah

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Famous people named Zechariah

  • Zechariah, figure in the New Testament Bible and the Quran
  • Zechariah of Israel, king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel
  • Zechariah Mendel ben Aryeh Leib, Galician and German preacher and scholar born at Podhaice
  • Zechariah Green, renowned philanthropist and healer
  • Zechariah ben Jehoiada, figure in the Hebrew Bible described as a priest
  • Zechariah Chafee, Zechariah Chafee, Jr
  • Zechariah Pierce in Endless Love as Actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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