Zachariah Name Meaning, Origin, History, and Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Zachariah

Zachariah is a variant of Zechariah, which comes from the Hebrew name Zekharyah, meaning ‘God remembers.’ This significance is derived from the Hebrew words ‘Zakar,’ meaning ‘to remember,’ and ‘Yah,’ the name of a deity in ancient Israel and Judah (Yahweh). As a result, the name holds high religious significance.

According to the Hebrew Bible, Zechariah is one of the Twelve prophets and the author of The Book of Zechariah. He was given an eight-night vision for the restoration of Jerusalem city.

In Islamic doctrine, Zechariah, or Zakariya, is a notable prophet, the messenger of God, and the father of Yahya, the prophet. Zechariah ben Jehoiada, on the other hand, was a Hebrew priest mentioned in the Bible. Zechariah was also the name of the 14th king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who reigned in 752 BCE.

The name is mainly popular in the new age era with its quirky diminutives, such as Zach, Zac, Zak, and Zacki. It is also used as a monastic or papal name which refers to names given for religious purposes. As a result, this name has several variants in different languages and cultures, such as, Zkharya (Aramaic), Zachar (Belarusian), Zacharias (Czech, German, Greek, and Latin), Zakaria (Arabic), and Zakarias (Hungarian).
Some famous personalities who share the same name, include Zachariah Chandler, an American politician and one of the founders of the Republican Party. Zecharia Sitchin, the Azerbaijani author, best known for his books, such as The Cosmic Code and The 12th Planet. Zachariah Keodirelang ZK Matthews, an African National Congress politician, was the first Ambassador of Botswana to the US and an envoy to the United Nations.

In the entertainment world, Zachariah is the angel from the TV series Supernatural. The series depicts him as an angel who aims to initiate the Apocalypse to bring about Paradise on earth. Then, Brother Zachariah is the figure from the series The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices. Zacharias Smith was a fictional character from the Harry Potter series. Zachariah is also the name of a 1971 American film directed by George Englund.

Zachariah

Meaning God remembers

Gender Boy

Religion Judaism

Origin Hebrew

Lucky Number 3

Syllables Four

Length 1 word, 9 letters, 4 vowels, 5 consonants

Type Long but moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Zachariah?

Pronounced as za-cha-ree-ah

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Listen to the sound of the name Zachariah in English.

Zachariah On The Popularity Chart

Zachariah ranked among the 500 most popular names in the United States in 1986, but its usage gradually decreased in the following years. Refer to the graph below to gain more insights.

Popularity Over Time

The name was most popular in 1992, when 874 babies per million received this title. Take a look at the graph below for more information.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Between 1995 and 2007, there was a sharp decline in Zachariah’s ranking. However, from 2008 onwards, there was a slight improvement in its ranking. The graph below shows the name’s popularity journey so far.

Source: Social Security Administration

Zachariah On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Zachariah

Are you looking for names that have similar phonetic quality as Zachariah? Take a look at the list below.

Zacari

Zachariah has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Zachariah	Mauro Rawn
Zachariah	The Jesus Lizard
Zachariah	Dani Sylvia
Zachariah	The Rooster's Crow
Zachariah	Carter Burwell
Zachariah	Maddox Newman
Zachariah	Althéo
Zachariah	Majid Entezami

Acrostic Poem On Zachariah

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Zachariah with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Zestful vibes, like sunlit rays.

Adorable like a sweet-smelling rose.

Charismatic persona that captivates the heart.

Happiest of hearts with the sweetest smile.

Adventurous and echoing the spirit of exploration.

Rainbow of joy, spreading happiness and laughter like wildfire.

Infectious laughter illuminating hearts with humor.

Ambitious achiever aiming for lofty aspirations.

Helping hands that inspire heartfelt moments.

Zachariah’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Zachariah. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Meena (Pisces)
Starting letters for Meena (Pisces) rashi	D, CH, Z, TH
Representation	Fishes
Element	Water
Ruling body	Jupiter
Quality	Dual

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Meena (Pisces) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Poorvabhadrapada (Purvabhadra, Pururuttathy)	Pisces (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Se, So, Dha, Dhi, Di, Da, Daa, Dee
Uttarabhadrapada (Uthrittathy)	Pisces (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Du, Tha, Jha, Na, Gna, Jna, Da, Gy
Revathi	Pisces (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	De, Do, Cha, Chaa, Chi, Chee

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Zachariah In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Zachariah in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Zachariah, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Zachariah	English	en
撒迦利亚	Chinese	zh-CN
जकारिया	Hindi	hi
Zachariah	Spanish	es
Zachariah	French	fr
زكريا	Arabic	ar
জাকারিয়া	Bengali	bn
Zachariah	Portuguese	pt
Захария	Russian	ru
زکریا	Urdu	ur
Zachariah	Indonesian	id
Zachariah	German	de
ザカリア	Japanese	ja
जकारिया	Marathi	mr
జకరియా	Telugu	te
Zachariah	Turkish	tr
சகரியா	Tamil	ta
Zachariah	Vietnamese	vi
Zachariah	Tagalog	tl
사가랴	Korean	ko
Zachariah	Hausa	ha
Zachariah	Swahili	sw
Zachariah	Javanese	jv
Zachariah	Italian	it
ਜ਼ਕਰਯਾਹ	Punjabi	pa
ઝખાર્યા	Gujarati	gu
เศคาริยาห์	Thai	th
ಜಕರಿಯಾ	Kannada	kn
ዘካርያስ	Amharic	am
जकारिया	Bhojpuri	bho
Zachariah	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Zachariah In Sign Languages

Baby Name Lists Containing Zachariah

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Zachariah and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Zachariah

Discover the presence of Zachariah in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Z for Zachariah	Après la fin, Les Survivants, Os Últimos na Terra, Shi no tanima, Sopravvissuti, Z - значит Захария, Z for Zachariah - Das letzte Kapitel der Menschheit, Z jak Zachariasz, Z kot Zachariah, Z означає Захарія, Z, mint Zakariás, Zachariah İçin Z, Δίοδος σωτηρίας, 撒迦利亚, 末日寂境, 死の谷間	2015
Zachariah	Da Westen blev elektrisk, O Clamor da Juventude, Zacarías, Захария, ウエスタン・ロックザカライヤ	1971

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Zachariah?

The name Zachariah means ‘God remembers.’

2. What is the origin of the name Zachariah?

Zachariah has a Hebrew origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Zachariah?

Zachariah is pronounced as za-cha-ree-ah.

4. Is Zachariah a traditional or modern name?

Zachariah is a traditional name derived from the more common Zechariah, which translates to ‘Yahweh remembers’ in Hebrew. Multiple individuals in the Bible bore this title; the prophet Zechariah, the high priest, and the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. However, despite its ancient association, the name Zachariah holds relevance even today (1).

5. Are there any notable variations of Zachariah in different languages?

Some prominent variations of Zachariah in different languages and cultures include Zakaria and Zakariya in Arabic; Zekeriya in Turkish; Zacharie in French; Sakari and Saku in Finnish; and Zaccaria in Italian.

References:

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Lynne Hilton Wilson; 2013; The Confusing Case of Zacharias;
https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-14-no-2-2013/confusing-case-zacharias

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