Zachariah
Zachariah is a distinctive choice, ranked #346 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zachariah in their class.
About the Name Zachariah
Zachariah has held its ground, ranked #346 in 2025 and never far from its best of #271 in 2002 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zachariah is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zachariah in their class.
In the US it sits at #569 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Zachariah
- Zachariah A. Mudge — Zachariah Atwell Mudge was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman and author, nephew of Enoch Mudge.
- Zachariah Allen — Zachariah Allen was an American textile manufacturer, scientist, lawyer, writer, inventor and civil leader from Providence, Rhode Island.
- Zachariah Chandler — Zachariah Chandler was an American businessman, politician, and one of the founders of the Republican Party, whose radical wing he dominated as a lifelong abolitionist.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zachariah
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zachariah
Almost certainly the only Zachariah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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