UK boy's name
Zakhary
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "the Lord remembers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zakhary is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zakhary popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2017. 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 13 living people in the UK are called Zakhary. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zakhary ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 boys were registered as Zakhary.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zakhary as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Zakhary mean?
The given name Zakhary has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language, tracing back to biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Zekharyah, which means "the Lord has remembered" or "the Lord remembers." This name finds its roots in the Old Testament, where it was borne by the prophet Zechariah, one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible.
In the Book of Ezra and the Book of Nehemiah, Zechariah is mentioned as a priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The name gained significance in Jewish tradition, and its variants were adopted by various cultures and languages over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zakhary can be found in the writings of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who lived in the 1st century CE. He mentions a Zakhary, a high priest in the Jerusalem Temple during the Roman period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zakhary. One of the most famous was Zakhary of Kakheti (1450-1510), a Georgian prince and military leader who played a crucial role in defending his homeland against Ottoman invasions.
Another prominent figure was Zacharias Ursinus (1534-1583), a German Protestant theologian and one of the authors of the Heidelberg Catechism, a renowned text in Reformed theology.
In the realm of literature, Zakhary Tsereteli (1834-1892) was a celebrated Georgian poet and playwright, known for his contributions to the development of the Georgian national theater.
The name also found its way into the world of art, with Zakhary Levitin (1899-1986), a Russian-American painter and graphic artist renowned for his depictions of urban landscapes and cityscapes.
Lastly, in the field of science, Zakhary Nussinov (1928-2019) was a prominent American physicist and professor at the University of Washington, known for his contributions to the study of condensed matter physics.
These examples illustrate the widespread use and significance of the name Zakhary throughout various cultures and eras, reflecting its ancient Hebrew roots and the diverse individuals who have carried this name across history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zakhary over time
The chart below shows babies named Zakhary registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zakhary, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakhary by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zakhary 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 | #4422 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zakhary
- 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
Zakhary: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zakhary in the UK right now?
In 2017, Zakhary was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zakhary most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Zakhary in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zakhary?
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "the Lord remembers".
How many people are called Zakhary in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Zakhary 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.