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Azaniah

♀ Girl

Pronounced az-uh-NY-ah /ˌæz.əˈnaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Azaniah, 'the Lord hears' (or 'whom the Lord hears'), a name borne by a Levite in the Bible. Used here for a girl; a reverent, faith-rooted name.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-rooted Hebrew name: Azaniah means 'the Lord hears' (said 'az-uh-NY-ah'). A biblical name, gentle and strong.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Azaniah, 'the Lord hears' (or 'whom the Lord hears'), a name borne by a Levite in the Bible. Used here for a girl; a reverent, faith-rooted name.
U.S. rank (2022)#12422 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220102022

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

Azaniah comes from the Hebrew for 'the Lord hears,' a biblical name borne by a Levite. It reads reverent and melodic — rare in the U.S., used here for a girl (said 'az-uh-NY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, biblical, and flowing.

Did you know? Azaniah is Hebrew for 'the Lord hears,' a name carried by a Levite in the Bible — a reverent, faith-rooted choice with a flowing sound (said 'az-uh-NY-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Azaniah — Hebrew 'the Lord hears'; biblical Levite

Variations

AzariahZaniyahNehemiah

Nicknames

AzaNiah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azaniah mean?

Azaniah is Hebrew for 'the Lord hears' (or 'whom the Lord hears'), a name borne by a Levite in the Bible.

How do you pronounce Azaniah?

It's said az-uh-NY-ah /ˌæz.əˈnaɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Azaniah a boy or girl name?

Azaniah is used here as a girl's name; in the Bible it is a man's name.

How popular is Azaniah?

Azaniah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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