Amaziah
Amaziah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Strengthened by Yahweh or strength of God.
Origin and history
Amaziah is a biblical name derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'strength of Yahweh' or 'strengthened by God'. In the Old Testament, Amaziah was a king of Judah, as well as a priest of Bethel. It remains an uncommon but rising choice in contemporary U.S. English usage for boys.
Popularity in the United States
667 babies in the United States have been named Amaziah since 1880. It ranks #4009 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1720.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.3 %)
- TX (39.8 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- WA (6.4 %)
- PA (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 44 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 207 |
Fun facts
- Amaziah was the ninth king of Judah who reigned during the 8th century BCE.
- Although historically rare in the United States, the name has seen increased usage in the 2020s.