Zachariah is a distinctive choice, ranked #371 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zachariah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#371
US Rank #569
About the Name Zachariah
Zachariah is holding steady in the rankings at #371. It reached its peak of #271 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zachariah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #569 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zachariah
Unlikely. With around 116 UK babies named Zachariah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zachariah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zachariah has held a stable position around #371 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #271 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Zachariah is more popular in the UK (#371) than in the US (#569). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Zachariah include: Zachariah Ralph — Zachariah Ralph is an American politician who served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021.; Zachariah Branch — Zachariah Branch is an American college football wide receiver and return specialist for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)..
Zachariah ranks #569 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
116
UK babies named Zachariah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 24 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zachariah
Likely around 1 other Zachariah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Zachariah
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Zachariah Atwell Mudge was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman and author, nephew of Enoch Mudge. Mudge was born at Orrington, Maine, and was educated at Wesleyan University.
Zachariah Allen was an American textile manufacturer, scientist, lawyer, writer, inventor and civil leader from Providence, Rhode Island. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy and at Brown University, where he graduated in 1813.
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. He was mayor of Detroit, a four-term senator from the state of Michigan, and Secretary of the Interior under President Ulysses S.
Zachariah Branch is an American college football wide receiver and return specialist for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the USC Trojans.