Azaiah
Azaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has strengthened or God is my strength.
Origin and history
Azaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'Yahweh has strengthened'. It has seen a notable rise in usage in the United States in recent years as parents seek modern biblical-sounding names. While historically rare, its phonetic similarity to names like Isaiah and Elijah has boosted its modern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,962 babies in the United States have been named Azaiah since 1880. It ranks #2905 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #973.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.9 %)
- TX (24.4 %)
- FL (12 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- AZ (3.9 %)
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 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 98 |
| 2010-2019 | 624 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,228 |
Fun facts
- A majority of the recorded U.S. births for Azaiah have occurred since 2020, reflecting a rapid modern rise in popularity.
- The name shares ancient Hebrew linguistic roots with other traditional biblical names ending in the 'iah' suffix.