UK boy's name
Zacari
Variant form of Zachary, a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord has remembered".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zacari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zacari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Zacari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zacari ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 boys were registered as Zacari.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zacari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Zacari mean?
The name Zacari has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Zechariah, which means "the Lord has remembered" or "the Lord remembers" in Hebrew. This name is derived from the Hebrew words "zakhar" meaning "to remember" and "Yah" referring to God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zechariah can be found in the Bible, where it refers to a prophet in the Old Testament and the author of the Book of Zechariah. In the New Testament, Zechariah is also mentioned as the father of John the Baptist, who was a prominent figure in the life of Jesus Christ.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zacari or its variants. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Zacarias de Vizcarra (born around 1460), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century.
Another notable figure was Zacarias Paulovich (1837-1900), a Polish-born Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the Governor of the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil from 1866 to 1888.
In the realm of literature, Zacarias Capelo de Vasconcelos (1770-1824) was a Portuguese poet and writer known for his contributions to the Romantic movement in Portuguese literature.
Moving into the 20th century, Zacarias Palacios (1883-1933) was a Mexican architect and engineer who played a significant role in the development of modern architecture in Mexico.
More recently, Zacarias Moussaoui (born 1968) gained notoriety as a convicted terrorist involved in the September 11th attacks in the United States, although he was not directly involved in the hijackings.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Zacari or its variants throughout history, highlighting its longevity and connections to various cultures and historical figures across different eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zacari over time
The chart below shows babies named Zacari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zacari, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zacari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zacari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4393 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Zacari
- Zachary 29,362
- Zak 9,988
- Zain 7,620
- Zac 7,272
- Zack 7,101
- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
- Zayd 2,609
FAQ
Zacari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zacari in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zacari was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zacari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Zacari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zacari?
Variant form of Zachary, a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord has remembered".
How many people are called Zacari in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Zacari across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.