UK boy's name
Zacharya
A biblical masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "the Lord remembers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zacharya is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zacharya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2019. 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 9 living people in the UK are called Zacharya. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zacharya ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Zacharya.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zacharya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Zacharya mean?
The name Zacharya is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Zechariah, which has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. The name is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE during the Persian period of ancient Israel. It is derived from the Hebrew words "zakar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," referring to the Hebrew name for God. Thus, the name Zacharya carries the meaning "God remembers" or "the Lord has remembered."
The name Zacharya gained significant prominence in the Bible, where it was borne by the prophet Zechariah, one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament. Zechariah's prophetic book, which bears his name, contains visions and prophecies concerning the restoration of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah. His ministry took place during the post-exilic period, after the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zacharya can be found in the Book of Ezra, which mentions Zechariah, the son of Iddo, as a prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. This Zechariah lived around 520 BCE and is believed to be the same person as the author of the Book of Zechariah.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zacharya or its variants:
1. Zechariah (c. 520 BCE), the Old Testament prophet and author of the Book of Zechariah. 2. Zechariah (1st century BCE), a high priest of Jerusalem during the reign of Herod the Great. 3. Zechariah (c. 280 BCE), a Greek historian and philosopher from Babylon. 4. Zechariah of Mytilene (c. 536 CE), a Byzantine scholar and historian from Mytilene, Greece. 5. Zechariah ben Avkolas (c. 260 CE), a Jewish Talmudic scholar and the son of the famous Rabbi Avkolas.
While the name Zacharya has its roots in ancient Hebrew and biblical history, it has been used across various cultures and religions over time, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning of "God remembers" or "the Lord has remembered" has remained consistent throughout its usage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zacharya over time
The chart below shows babies named Zacharya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zacharya, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zacharya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zacharya 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 | #4751 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Zacharya
- 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
Zacharya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zacharya in the UK right now?
In 2019, Zacharya was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zacharya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Zacharya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zacharya?
A biblical masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "the Lord remembers".
How many people are called Zacharya in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Zacharya 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.