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Azaria

♂ Boy

Pronounced az-uh-RY-ah /ˌæz.əˈraɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Azariah — from the Hebrew, azar, 'to help', + Yah, 'God', hence 'God has helped; helped by the Lord'; used for both sexes; we note the sacred elementLow

In 30 seconds: God has helped; helped by the Lord: Azaria is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'az-uh-RY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form of Azariah — from the Hebrew, azar, 'to help', + Yah, 'God', hence 'God has helped; helped by the Lord'; used for both sexes; we note the sacred element
U.S. rank (2024)#9050 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020012024

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

Azaria is a form of Azariah — from the Hebrew, azar, 'to help', + Yah, 'God', hence 'God has helped; helped by the Lord' (we note the sacred element). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'az-uh-RY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and African-American families. Rare, God-has-helped at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Azaria is a form of Azariah — Hebrew 'God has helped' (azar + Yah) — a lyrical, classic name, used for both sexes (we note the sacred element; said 'az-uh-RY-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Azariah — Hebrew; unisex; theophoric

Variations

AzariahAzaryaAzaria

Nicknames

Az

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azaria mean?

Azaria is Hebrew for 'God has helped' (azar + Yah); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the sacred element.

How do you pronounce Azaria?

It's said az-uh-RY-ah /aez.ra./ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Azaria a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Azaria?

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

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