Zacharias

Zacharias - A very unique male name

Zacharias appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #3446. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zacharias and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zacharias? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zacharias. The baby boy name Zacharias was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4354 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zacharias peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 1786.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Zacharias, 1-5?

Zacharias is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zacharias is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,939 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,939.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zacharias is where you live.

---

Comment and discuss

---

Zacharias origin and meaning

Greek form of Zechariah (Hebrew)

God remembers — Greek form of Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers'

Zacharias is the Greek New Testament form of Zechariah — the father of John the Baptist in Luke's Gospel. Despite its ancient pedigree it only enters US data in 1989, peaking in 2016, as parents reach past Zachary for the fuller biblical form.

Attested etymology

Zacharias is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Zacharias, pop culture references for the name Zacharias and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zacharias

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zacharias, sorted by popularity.

Zacarias / Zarek / Zaragoza / Zoraiz / Zerrick / Zarius / Zerek / Zyrus / Zagreus /

---

Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zacharias

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zacharias a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zacharias?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

---

Pronunciation

zak-uh-RY-us · /zækəˈraɪəs/

Around the world

• Zacharias (Greek) — The New Testament Greek form itself.
• Zacharias (German) — German biblical form.
• Zacarías (Spanish) — Spanish form with the accent.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zechariah — Hebrew-based form; a separate established name.
• Zachariah — Anglicised form blending Zachary and Zechariah.
• Zachary — Everyday English form; a separate established name.

Nicknames: ZachZack

Famous bearers

• Zacharias — Father of John the Baptist in the Gospel of Luke (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Zacharias for the full biblical weight that Zachary trims away.

Worth knowing

• Four syllables will be shortened to Zach in daily life.
• Luke's Zacharias was struck mute — a story detail some families enjoy and others note.