Azoria Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-ZOR-ee-uh //əˈzɔːriə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: God is my strength (Hebrew); derived from 'Azor' (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Azoria has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "Azor," which means "help" or "to help." This etymology reflects a common linguistic practice in Hebrew, where names often carry significant meanings related to virtues or divine attributes. The transition of the name into English likely occurred through various translations and adaptations of biblical texts, particularly during the periods of the Hebrew Bible's influence on early Christian writings and subsequent translations into Latin and Old French before reaching the English language.
Historically, the name Azor appears in biblical texts, notably in the genealogy of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Matthew, which dates back to the 1st century CE. This connection to a biblical lineage imbues the name with a sense of historical and religious significance, linking it to the heritage of the Jewish people and the early Christian community.
The name Azor, and by extension Azoria, reflects the cultural importance of lineage and ancestry in biblical narratives, which has been a focal point in religious traditions. Culturally, names derived from Hebrew have often been embraced in various traditions due to their spiritual connotations and connections to faith.
The name Azoria, while less common, evokes a sense of strength and support, resonating with the original meaning of help. This symbolic association has allowed the name to endure in various forms across different cultures and languages.
The diminutive form "Zora" may also be noted, which carries a similar phonetic quality and can be found in Slavic languages, meaning "dawn" or "light," further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Azoria was first seen in the United States in 2000.
Azoria has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Azoria has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Azoria 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 Azoria was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Azoria
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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 Azoria.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |