UK boy's name
Zacariah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers" or "God has remembered".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zacariah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zacariah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2001 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Zacariah. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zacariah ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Zacariah.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zacariah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3908
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Zacariah mean?
The name Zacariah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Zechariah," which means "the Lord has remembered." The name is a combination of two Hebrew words: "zachar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," referring to God.
One of the earliest and most prominent mentions of the name Zacariah can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Zechariah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, and the Book of Zechariah is named after him. He was a contemporary of the prophets Haggai and Malachi and is believed to have lived in the 6th century BC.
In the New Testament, Zacariah (or Zacharias) is the name of the father of John the Baptist. According to the Gospel of Luke, Zacariah was a priest who was struck mute for his disbelief when an angel appeared to him and foretold the birth of his son, John.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zacariah or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Zechariah ben Avkolas, a Jewish sage who lived in the 1st century AD and is mentioned in the Talmud.
In the Middle Ages, Zachariah al-Razi (854-925 AD) was a renowned Persian physician, philosopher, and alchemist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and is considered one of the greatest physicians of the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Renaissance period, Zacharias Ursinus (1534-1583) was a German Protestant theologian and one of the authors of the Heidelberg Catechism, a influential Reformed confession of faith.
In the 17th century, Zachariah Boyd (1585-1653) was a Scottish minister and poet who wrote several religious works, including "The Last Battell of the Soule in Death."
Another notable figure was Zechariah Mudge (1690-1769), an English watchmaker and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of precision timekeeping devices.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zacariah or its variations, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance across different eras and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zacariah over time
The chart below shows babies named Zacariah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zacariah, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zacariah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zacariah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4293 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3542 | 25 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Zacariah
- 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
Zacariah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zacariah in the UK right now?
In 2015, Zacariah was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zacariah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Zacariah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zacariah?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers" or "God has remembered".
How many people are called Zacariah in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Zacariah across the 9 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.