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Zakarias

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Pronounced zah-kah-REE-us /ˌzɑː.kɑːˈriː.əs/Medium

Meaning: A form of Zechariah (Arabic Zakariya), from the Hebrew for 'the Lord remembers' (Yah, 'the Lord,' + zakar, 'remembered'). A prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A prophetic name: Zakarias means 'the Lord remembers' (said 'zah-kah-REE-us'). Rooted and reverent.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA form of Zechariah (Arabic Zakariya), from the Hebrew for 'the Lord remembers' (Yah, 'the Lord,' + zakar, 'remembered'). A prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2017)#12218 ↘ Falling

2017 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zakarias is a form of Zechariah (Arabic Zakariya), 'the Lord remembers' (Yah + zakar). Borne by a prophet across the Abrahamic faiths, it reads rooted and reverent — rare in the U.S. (said 'zah-kah-REE-us').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, prophetic, and rooted.

Did you know? Zakarias is a form of Zechariah/Zakariya, Hebrew for 'the Lord remembers' — a prophet honored in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; noted respectfully (said 'zah-kah-REE-us').

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References — Zakarias — Zechariah/Zakariya form; Hebrew 'the Lord remembers'; prophet

Variations

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Nicknames

ZakKari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakarias mean?

Zakarias is a form of Zechariah/Zakariya, Hebrew for 'the Lord remembers'; a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

How do you pronounce Zakarias?

It's said zah-kah-REE-us /ˌzɑː.kɑːˈriː.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Zakarias a boy or girl name?

Zakarias is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zakarias?

Zakarias is a rare name in the U.S.