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Zakariah
Zakariah Pronunciation
Zakariah is pronounced zak-ə-RY-ə /ˌzæk.əˈraɪ.ə/High
Meaning: Variant of Zechariah/Zakariya — Hebrew 'Yahweh remembers' — bridging the biblical and Quranic spellingsHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Zakariah blends the spellings of a name shared across scriptures: Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — the minor prophet and the Baptist's aged father — and Quranic Zakariya, guardian of Mary. The Z-fronted, -iah-tailed form suits American eyes trained by Isaiah and Josiah.
It remains a rare variant in a family whose members (Zachariah, Zakaria, Zechariah) chart steadily. Four syllables of remembered covenant.
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How do you pronounce Zakariah?
Zakariah is pronounced zak-ə-RY-ə (/ˌzæk.əˈraɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Zakariah said aloud.
How do you say Zakariah?
Zakariah is said zak-ə-RY-ə (/ˌzæk.əˈraɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Zakariah said aloud.
What does the name Zakariah mean?
Zakariah is a variant of Zechariah, Hebrew for 'Yahweh remembers'.
Is Zakariah a boy or girl name?
Zakariah is a boy's name.
How popular is Zakariah?
Zakariah is a rare spelling in the U.S.