God remembers
Zakhar is the Russian and Slavic form of the Hebrew name Zechariah. It carries a profound spiritual significance, suggesting that the individual is always in the thoughts of the divine. While rare in the United States, it remains a staple in Eastern Europe.
Less common today
Zakhar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,734 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Russian writer and political figure
Russian professional basketball player
Renowned Russian-German violinist and pedagogue
The protagonist's lazy servant in the novel Oblomov · Oblomov
