Azariah
How to say it: uh-zuh-RY-uh · /ˌæzəˈraɪə/
From Hebrew 'Azaryahu' meaning 'God has helped'; a biblical name borne by multiple figures in the Old Testament.
Azariah was the 328th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,108 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #245 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #328 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,108 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,985 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #245 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little used before recent decades, Azariah has risen to its summit in the 2020s. More increase seems probable in the next few years.
What goes with it
Flowing with soft breathy sounds, Azariah carries a biblical resonance. Ezekiel aligns in style.
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Nicknames
- Az
- Zara
- Azi
- Riah
Honouring a Azariah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Azariah is about 1 in 83.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #474.
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