UK boy's name
Zekiah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin symbolizing memory or God's remembrance.
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.
Zekiah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zekiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3937, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2015 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.
Zekiah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Zekiah. 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
- • Zekiah ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 boys were registered as Zekiah.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zekiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3937
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Zekiah mean?
The name Zekiah is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Zechariah," which means "the Lord has remembered." This name appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, as it was borne by several prominent figures, including a prophet and a high priest.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zekiah can be found in the Book of Ezra, where it is mentioned as the name of a son of Uzziel, a Levite who assisted in the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This reference dates back to around the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Zekiah. One such person was Zekiah Fowler (1770-1846), an American Quaker minister and writer from North Carolina, known for his involvement in the abolition movement and his advocacy for the rights of Native Americans.
Another notable bearer of the name was Zekiah Gwaltney (1832-1903), a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. He served in the 6th North Carolina Infantry Regiment and is remembered for his bravery and dedication to the Southern cause.
In the late 19th century, Zekiah Jeffries (1863-1945) was a prominent African American educator and administrator in North Carolina. She dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for Black children and served as the principal of several schools in the state.
Moving into the 20th century, Zekiah Wright (1915-2004) was an influential African American artist and educator from Virginia. Her vibrant paintings and murals celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the African diaspora, and she played a significant role in promoting arts education in her community.
While the name Zekiah may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and connections to religious and cultural traditions have endured over time. The individuals mentioned above serve as a testament to the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this name throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zekiah over time
The chart below shows babies named Zekiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Zekiah, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zekiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zekiah 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 | #4478 | 10 | 3 |
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FAQ
Zekiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zekiah in the UK right now?
In 2019, Zekiah was ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zekiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Zekiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zekiah?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin symbolizing memory or God's remembrance.
How many people are called Zekiah in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Zekiah 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.