Is Zechariah a boy's or girl's name?

Zechariah is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 13 recorded births.

When was Zechariah most popular?

Zechariah reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 394 births that year. It is currently ranked #900 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Zechariah?

Zechariah is currently ranked #900 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 11,059 babies since 1971.

Zechariah

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

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#900▲ 13in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A king of Israel mentioned in the second book of Kings.

Zechariah is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew Zekharyahu meaning "God has remembered" or "remembered by God," composed of zakar (to remember) and yah (God). In the Bible, Zechariah was a prophet who wrote one of the books of the Hebrew Bible, and also the father of John the Baptist.

Zechariah carries extraordinary biblical weight — spanning both the Old and New Testaments. Its natural nickname Zach or Zeke gives it modern accessibility, and it has been rising steadily as parents seek long, meaningful biblical alternatives to the more common Zachary.

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Popularity Over Time

Zechariah was #662 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #900, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zechariah
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,234	#929	▼
2010s	3,432	#708	▲
2000s	3,189	#666	▲
1990s	2,121	#729	▲
1980s	866	#1023	▲
1970s	217	#2326	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(54 years, 1971–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zechariah
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	261	#900	+7 (2.8%)
2023	254	#913	+27 (11.9%)
2022	227	#991	-24 (-9.6%)
2021	251	#915	+10 (4.1%)
2020	241	#927	-38 (-13.6%)
2019	279	#817	-29 (-9.4%)
2018	308	#764	-15 (-4.6%)
2017	323	#740	-3 (-0.9%)
2016	326	#749	-68 (-17.3%)
2015	394	#657	+9 (2.3%)
2014	385	#667	+25 (6.9%)
2013	360	#672	-3 (-0.8%)
2012	363	#655	+38 (11.7%)
2011	325	#706	-44 (-11.9%)
2010	369	#654	+26 (7.6%)
2009	343	#702	-26 (-7.0%)
2008	369	#659	+5 (1.4%)
2007	364	#660	+27 (8.0%)
2006	337	#675	-1 (-0.3%)
2005	338	#647	+29 (9.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Zechariah as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Zechariah has also been given to 13 girls in the U.S. since 2005.

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Total births

2009

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Zechariah be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Zechariah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #900. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1971–2024) · Methodology