Will my child share the name Zacharia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Zacharia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zacharia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zacharia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zacharia is declining: down 270 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #840 in 1999.

Is Zacharia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zacharia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zacharia a popular baby name in the United States?

Zacharia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zacharia

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Zacharia is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zacharia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zacharia

Zacharia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 573 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #840 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Zacharia is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zacharia in their class.