Zacharia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zacharia is a Hebrew name meaning 'The Lord has remembered.' It evolved from Zechariah in Hebrew to Zacharias in Greek and then to its current form in English. The name is biblically significant and has been popular across various cultures, reflecting traits of remembrance and faith.
The name Zacharia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zacharia has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zacharia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3381st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1823rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2528th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4924th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26403rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zacharia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zacharia"
Pronunciation
/zəˈkɛə.ri.ə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Zacharia is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means 'The Lord has remembered.'
Meaning
The Lord has remembered
Language Evolution
Zechariah (Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek), Zachariah (English)
Biblical Background
Zacharia is a variant of Zechariah, which appears in the Bible as the name of several figures, including a prophet and the father of John the Baptist.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages and has remained common in various forms since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Zacharias, Zachary, Zach, Zachie
Modern Popularity & Image
Zacharia is viewed positively and is associated with qualities of remembrance and faith.
Famous People
Zachariah T. McCarty, an American politician, Zachariah Chandler, an American politician and businessman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zacharia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zacharia"
"Zacharia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3381st of 10718 | 147 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1823rd of 16616 | 633 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2528th of 24088 | 706 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4924th of 23106 | 233 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 26403rd of 35406 | 17 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Zacharia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
46.19% 1702nd/3685 |
50.61% 2265th/4475 |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
36.17% 2285th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
53.39% 2757th/5164 |
49.04% 3586th/7313 |
34.17% 2550th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
- | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zacharia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zacharia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zacharia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.