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Azariah
UnisexHebrew· “Yahweh has helped”
- Meaning
- Yahweh has helped
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- a-zuh-RY-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #630
- US babies 2025
- 463
- Best rank
- #563 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Azariah
Azariah is a Hebrew name that means “Yahweh has helped”.
Azariah comes from the Hebrew for "Yahweh has helped" and belongs to several people in the Hebrew Bible. One is a king of Judah, also called Uzziah. Another is one of Daniel's three companions in Babylon, who was given the name Abednego and survived the fiery furnace. The name was used by Puritans but remained rare for a long time. In recent years it has grown in the United States as a unisex biblical name with a melodic, modern sound. Azzy and Ari are possible nicknames. Azaria is a related spelling, and Azariah pairs well with short middle names.
Popularity over time
Azariah first appears in US Social Security records in 1991. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 15 different years, starting in 2009. Its best national rank was #563 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 530 babies. In 2025, 463 babies were named Azariah, and it ranked #630 nationally. That is 42% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,594 in 2000, #968 in 2010, and #630 in 2025. Of the 7,389 US girls named Azariah since records began, 40% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,618 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Sevyn, Ocean, Rio, Amiri, and Scout.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Azariah ranked highest in New Mexico, Maryland, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #220 | 7 |
| Maryland | #255 | 20 |
| Nevada | #340 | 8 |
| Mississippi | #345 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #375 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Azariah is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 52% of US babies named Azariah were girls and 48% were boys.
Azariah is usually pronounced a-zuh-RY-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Azariah
A few middle names that flow with Azariah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Azariah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azariah mean?
Azariah is a Hebrew name that means “Yahweh has helped”.
What is the origin of the name Azariah?
Azariah has Hebrew roots. Azariah comes from the Hebrew for "Yahweh has helped" and belongs to several people in the Hebrew Bible.
Is Azariah a popular name?
Yes. Azariah ranked #630 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Azariah a boy or girl name?
Azariah is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 52% of US babies named Azariah were girls and 48% were boys.
How do you pronounce Azariah?
Azariah is usually pronounced a-zuh-RY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings