Aza

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How to Pronounce Aza

Pronounced AH-zah /ˈɑ.zɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical Aza ('strong'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong; powerful: Aza is variously Arabic and Hebrew 'strong'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AH-zah').

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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew

MeaningVariously the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical Aza ('strong'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6483 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aza comes variously from the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical Aza, 'strong' (a place name in scripture; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab, Jewish, and African families. Rare, strong-and-powerful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aza is variously the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical name meaning 'strong' — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'AH-zah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Aza — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aza mean?

Aza is variously Arabic 'strength; power' and Hebrew 'strong'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aza?

It's said AH-zah /ˈɑ.zɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aza a boy or girl name?

Aza is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Aza?

Aza is a rare name in the U.S.