Boy Name
Zacharia
Zacharia is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Zacharia? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Zachariah.
Zacharia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Zacharia has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zacharia as Z·A·C·H·A·R·I·A, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zacharia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zacharia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zachariaa, Zachariae, Zachariay, Zachari.
- Nicknames: Zach and Z.
- Middle names: Pair Zacharia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Zacharia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zachariah, Zachary, Zachery, Zackary, Zackery — full picks on the sibling names for Zacharia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Zacharia? Browse our names like Zacharia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zacharia
What does the name Zacharia mean?
Zacharia has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Zacharia?
The exact origin of Zacharia is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Zacharia?
Zacharia has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zacharia a boy's or girl's name?
Zacharia is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Zacharia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zacharia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zacharia?
Names that share Zacharia's sound and style include Zachariah, Zachary, Zachery, Zackary, Zackery.
What middle names pair well with Zacharia?
Good middle-name fits for Zacharia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zacharia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zacharia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zacharia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zacharia share its rhythm without rhyming — Zachariah, Zachary, Zachery all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.