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Zakaryah

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Pronounced za-KAR-ee-uh /za.ˈkɑr.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Zakariya (Zechariah), from the Arabic Zakariyya and Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers' or 'the Lord has remembered.' A prophet-name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Zakaryah is a spelling of Zakariya/Zechariah, meaning 'God remembers' (said 'za-KAR-ee-uh'). A heritage prophet-name with a modern finish.

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningA modern spelling of Zakariya (Zechariah), from the Arabic Zakariyya and Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers' or 'the Lord has remembered.' A prophet-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10867 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Zakaryah is one of many spellings of Zakariya, the Arabic form of the Hebrew Zechariah, 'God remembers.' The prophet Zakariyya appears in both the Quran and the Bible, and the name is beloved across faiths. This variant reads modern while staying rooted (said 'za-KAR-ee-uh').

Spellings range from Zachariah to Zakariya to Zakaryah, all sharing one meaning. Rooted, reverent, and flexible.

Did you know? Zakaryah keeps the meaning of the ancient name Zechariah — 'God remembers' — while giving it a fresh, streamlined spelling (said 'za-KAR-ee-uh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zakaryah — Spelling of Zakariya/Zechariah, 'God remembers'

Variations

ZakariyaZachariahZakariyya

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakaryah mean?

Zakaryah is a spelling of Zakariya (Zechariah), meaning 'God remembers.'

How do you pronounce Zakaryah?

It's said za-KAR-ee-uh /za.ˈkɑr.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zakaryah a boy or girl name?

Zakaryah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zakaryah?

Zakaryah is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., though the base name Zechariah is well known.