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Azariah

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Pronounced az-uh-RY-uh /ˌæz.əˈraɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Hebrew name composed of 'azar' (help, aid) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh), meaning 'God has helped' or 'helped by Yahweh'; borne by several figures in the Hebrew BibleHigh

In 30 seconds: Azariah is a majestic Hebrew name meaning 'God has helped,' borne by multiple figures in the Old Testament. Its grand four-syllable sound and deep biblical roots have made it a rising choice in the United States.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningHebrew name composed of 'azar' (help, aid) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh), meaning 'God has helped' or 'helped by Yahweh'; borne by several figures in the Hebrew Bible
U.S. rank (2025)#472 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births645 boys (0.04% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Azariah comes from Hebrew azariah (עֲזַרְיָה), combining azar (to help) and Yah (a short form of the divine name YHWH), meaning 'God has helped.' In the Hebrew Bible, Azariah is one of the most common biblical names — borne by at least 25 different figures, including kings, priests, and prophets. The name belongs to the rich tradition of Hebrew theophoric names.

Azariah has been used in Jewish communities throughout history. In the modern United States, it has been growing as part of the biblical name revival, particularly as parents seek more elaborate alternatives to Elijah and Isaiah. The name's four-syllable grandeur and strong meaning make it stand out.

Did you know? Azariah is a name shared by many biblical figures — including one of the three young men thrown into Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel (his Babylonian name was Abednego) — giving the name one of scripture's most dramatic associations.
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Behind the Name — Azariah — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AzariaAzuriahZariah

Nicknames

AzarAzZari

Famous Bearers

  • ★Azariah (biblical)
    One of the three men in the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel; his Babylonian name was Abednego

If you like Azariah…

Elijah— shares the Hebrew prophet tradition and the -iah theophoric ending
Isaiah— another major Old Testament prophet name with the same Hebrew theophoric structure
Nehemiah— shares the four-syllable biblical Hebrew grandeur and prophetic tradition
Hezekiah— shares the extended Hebrew theophoric structure and Old Testament history

Frequently Asked

What does Azariah mean?

Azariah means 'God has helped' or 'helped by Yahweh,' from Hebrew 'azar' (help) and 'Yah' (a form of the divine name YHWH).

How do you pronounce Azariah?

Azariah is pronounced az-uh-RY-uh /ˌæz.əˈraɪ.ə/ — four syllables with stress on the third.

Is Azariah a popular biblical name?

Azariah has been growing in the U.S. as parents seek grand, meaningful biblical names. It appears at least 25 times in the Hebrew Bible, more than almost any other name.

Who was the biblical Azariah?

The most famous Azariah is one of the three young men thrown into Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace in Daniel 3. His Babylonian name was Abednego.