Azariah

Azariah - A very unique male name

Azariah appeared on the charts for the first time in 1998 on position #2907. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Azariah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Azariah? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Azariah. The baby boy name Azariah was given to 615 baby boys in 2025, ranking #473 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,384 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azariah peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 473.

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Azariah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azariah is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #128 - and is the least popular in Wisconsin at position #794.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Azariah is where you live.

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Azariah origin and meaning

Hebrew, biblical

'God has helped' (Hebrew Azaryah — azar, help, + Yah, God)

Azariah is a thoroughly biblical name, borne by many figures in the Old Testament, including one of Daniel's three companions and a king of Judah. Long rare in the US, it has risen sharply with the other -iah names, reaching its peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Azariah is a 7 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Azariah, pop culture references for the name Azariah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Azariah

We've found the following names that sound similar to Azariah, sorted by popularity.

Asher / Akira / Akari / Azari / Azir / Azaire / Aasir / Ashar / Akshar / Askari /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Azariah

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Azariah a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Azariah?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

az-uh-RY-uh · /ˌæzəˈraɪə/

Around the world

• Azaryah (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Azaria — Shortened form without the final h, used for both genders.

Nicknames: Zari

Famous bearers

• Azariah — Name of several Old Testament figures, including a companion of Daniel and a king of Judah (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Azariah appeals to parents who want a substantial biblical name that is still uncommon, with a melodic -iah ending shared with Isaiah and Josiah. Its current rise is part of a wider Old Testament revival.

Worth knowing

• Spelling and pronunciation need teaching — four syllables and a z make it unfamiliar to many.
• Azariah is also given to girls, so it is not exclusively male in modern use.