Amaziah Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-MAZ-ee-uh //əˈmæziə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Yah has strengthened (Hebrew); variant of Amaziah (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amaziah has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name אֲמַצְיָה (Amatzyah), which means "Yah has strengthened" or "strength of Yahweh." This name is composed of two elements: "Amat" meaning "to be strong" and "Yah," a shortened form of the Tetragrammaton, the biblical name for God. The name transitioned into Greek as Ἀμαζίας (Amazías) and later into Latin as Amazias, before being adopted into Old French and subsequently into Middle English, where it retained its original form.
Historically, Amaziah is notable for being the name of a king of Judah, who reigned during the 8th century BCE. His reign is documented in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Second Book of Kings and the Book of Chronicles.
Amaziah is recognized for his military exploits and attempts to restore the worship of Yahweh, although his reign was also marked by conflict and eventual downfall. The biblical accounts of his life and reign contributed to the name's significance in Jewish history and its use in subsequent Christian contexts.
Culturally, the name Amaziah carries connotations of divine strength and leadership, resonating with themes of faith and resilience. It has been associated with figures of authority and moral fortitude throughout biblical narratives.
The name's enduring legacy is reflected in various religious texts and traditions, where it symbolizes the strength bestowed by the divine. Additionally, diminutive forms like "Ami" have emerged in some cultures, although they are less commonly noted in historical texts.
Overall, Amaziah remains a name steeped in historical and cultural significance, embodying themes of strength and divine support.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amaziah was first seen in the United States in 2003.
Amaziah has ranked as high as #1300 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Amaziah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Amaziah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amaziah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Amaziah (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amaziah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |