Azaiah
How to say it: uh-ZYE-uh · /əˈzaɪə/
Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh has helped, God holds' - Old Testament name revived in recent US use
Azaiah was the 545th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 346 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #284 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #545 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 346 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,314 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #284 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Usage concentrates in recent decades, with the 2020s at the top. Additional climbing seems probable.
What goes with it
Bright and breathy, Azaiah sounds open and resonant. Ezekiel stands well alongside.
Nicknames
- Zai
- Az
Honouring a Azaiah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Azaiah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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