How Many People Are Named Zakariah?
Complete statistics for the name Zakariah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zakariah is a very rare name, with only 959 people alive in the U.S. today and just 1 in 344,103 Americans bearing it. It peaked in 2014 with 48 births, showing a stable trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 3 in numerology symbolizes creativity, communication, and harmony. People with a life path number 3 often bring joy and positivity to their surroundings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 973 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zakariah Through the Generations
The name Zakariah has a unique journey, with only 959 people alive in the U.S. today compared to 973 total births throughout history. This means many more people were born with this name but have passed away. The peak year was 2014, when 48 babies were named Zakariah, indicating a surge in popularity. Interestingly, 87% of those named Zakariah are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. The stable trend suggests parents continue to choose this name without a significant increase or decrease in usage over the years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zakariah's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Zakariah
How Many People Have the Name Zakariah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 959 people in the United States currently share the name Zakariah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 344,103 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zakariah a Common or Rare Name?
Zakariah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zakariah in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.
When Was Zakariah Most Popular?
The name Zakariah reached peak popularity in 2014, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zakariah?
Approximately 959 people named Zakariah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 973. That works out to roughly 1 in 344,103 Americans.
Is Zakariah a rare name?
Zakariah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 344,103 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zakariah mean?
The meaning and origin of Zakariah are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Zakariah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Zakariah are male and 10% are female.
When was Zakariah most popular?
Zakariah peaked in 2014 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.