Azariah Unisex

Popularity: #447 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-ZAR-ee-ah / /əˈzɛəriə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'helped by God'; English: variant of Azaria

Historical & Cultural Background

Azariah is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with biblical figures. In the Old Testament, Azariah was one of the three young men thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship an idol. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different cultures and periods. In modern times, it has gained traction in English-speaking countries as a unique and meaningful choice for boys.

Trend Summary

Azariah has been experiencing a gradual increase in popularity in the United States.

Similar Names

AzraelZariahAmariahUriahMalachiHezekiahObadiah

Variants

  • Azaria
  • Azariah

International Variants

  • Azarías (Spanish)
  • Azaria (Italian)

Famous people named Azariah

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Fictional characters named Azariah

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Sibling Suggestions

IsaiahJeremiahZachariahElijahJosiahNehemiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Azariah was first seen in the United States in 1972. Azariah has ranked as high as #798 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Azariah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Azariah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 88
16%
TX 66
12%
NY 29
5%
FL 26
5%
WA 25
5%
MD 20
4%
PA 20
4%
OH 19
4%
VA 18
3%
NM 18
3%
NC 17
3%
IN 16
3%
GA 15
3%
OR 15
3%
AZ 14
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19725
19785
19806
19836
19845
198510
19868
19877
19906
199117
199210
199315
199421
199515
199630
199721
199835
199943
200037
200148
200246
200351
200448
200577
200675
200797
2008109
2009128
2010121
2011129
2012172
2013260
2014270
2015360
2016301
2017293
2018308
2019356
2020379
2021427
2022432
2023513
2024604