UK boy's name
Zakarie
A masculine name of North African origin meaning "God has remembered.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zakarie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zakarie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3895, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1998 to 2014. 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 14 living people in the UK are called Zakarie. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zakarie ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Zakarie.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zakarie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3895
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Zakarie mean?
The name Zakarie has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, stemming from the biblical name Zechariah, which means "Yahweh remembers" or "the Lord has remembered." This name is derived from the Hebrew words "zakar" (to remember) and "Yah" (a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh).
Zechariah was a prominent figure in the Old Testament, a prophet who lived during the sixth century BC and whose prophecies are recorded in the Book of Zechariah. This book is part of the Nevi'im (Prophets) section of the Hebrew Bible, and it contains visions and prophecies concerning the restoration of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah.
The name Zakarie is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name, and it has been used in various languages and cultures throughout history. In the Greek language, it was rendered as Zacharias, and in the Latin tradition, it became Zacharias or Zachary.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zakarie is found in the New Testament, where it refers to the father of John the Baptist. According to the Gospel of Luke, Zakarie (or Zacharias) was a priest who was visited by an angel, who announced the forthcoming birth of his son, John.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zakarie or its variants. Some examples include:
1. Zakarie al-Razi (865-925 AD), a Persian polymath, philosopher, and physician, considered one of the most influential scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.
2. Zachary Macaulay (1768-1838), a British abolitionist and governor of Sierra Leone, who played a significant role in the movement to end the slave trade.
3. Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), the 12th President of the United States, who served from 1849 to 1850 and was a career military officer.
4. Zachary Macaulay (1768-1838), a British abolitionist and governor of Sierra Leone, who played a significant role in the movement to end the slave trade.
5. Zachary Breaux (1960-1997), an American jazz guitarist and composer known for his innovative approach to contemporary jazz.
The name Zakarie has maintained its significance and popularity across various cultures and religions, serving as a reminder of its biblical roots and the enduring legacy of the prophet Zechariah.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zakarie over time
The chart below shows babies named Zakarie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zakarie, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakarie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zakarie 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 | #3895 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3698 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zakarie
- 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
Zakarie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zakarie in the UK right now?
In 2014, Zakarie was ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zakarie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Zakarie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zakarie?
A masculine name of North African origin meaning "God has remembered.".
How many people are called Zakarie in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Zakarie across the 4 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.