UK boy's name
Zackariyah
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "God remembers" or "remembered by God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zackariyah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zackariyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2007 to 2021. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Zackariyah. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zackariyah ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Zackariyah.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zackariyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Zackariyah mean?
The given name Zackariyah has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages, specifically Hebrew and Arabic. It is a derivative of the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means "the Lord has remembered" or "God remembers."
In the Hebrew Bible, Zechariah was the name of one of the twelve minor prophets, who lived in the 6th century BCE during the period of the Babylonian exile. His prophecies are recorded in the Book of Zechariah, which is part of the Nevi'im (Prophets) section of the Hebrew Bible.
The Arabic variant, Zackariyah, is mentioned in the Quran as the name of the father of John the Baptist, who is also referred to as Yahya. In Islamic tradition, Zackariyah was a prophet and a priest who served in the temple in Jerusalem.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zackariyah can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, which date back to the 3rd century BCE to the 1st century CE. These ancient manuscripts contain various references to individuals bearing the name Zechariah or its variants.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zackariyah or its variations. Here are five examples:
1. Zechariah, the Hebrew prophet (6th century BCE) whose writings are included in the Book of Zechariah. 2. Zakariya al-Razi (865-925 CE), a Persian polymath, philosopher, and renowned physician who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and chemistry. 3. Zakariya al-Qazwini (1203-1283 CE), an Arab Islamic writer and geographer, known for his influential work "Wonders of Creation and Oddities of Existence." 4. Zechariah Jasser (1720-1790), a Syrian Melkite Catholic monk and scholar who played a crucial role in the establishment of the printing press in the Middle East. 5. Zechariah Chafee Jr. (1885-1957), an American jurist and legal scholar who made significant contributions to the study of freedom of speech and the First Amendment.
While the name Zackariyah has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, it has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries, being adopted and adapted by various communities throughout history, reflecting the rich tapestry of human diversity and cultural exchange.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zackariyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Zackariyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zackariyah, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zackariyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zackariyah 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 | #4319 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4748 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zackariyah
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- 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
Zackariyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zackariyah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Zackariyah was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zackariyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Zackariyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zackariyah?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "God remembers" or "remembered by God".
How many people are called Zackariyah in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Zackariyah across the 5 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.