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Azariah

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How to Pronounce Azariah

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

Meaning: Helped by God; or Yahweh has helped — from Hebrew AzaryahuHigh

In 30 seconds: A majestic four-syllable Hebrew name meaning 'helped by God.' Borne by at least 28 biblical figures, it has quietly become a fashionable choice for girls in the U.S., valued for its spiritual depth and -iah ending.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningHelped by God; or Yahweh has helped — from Hebrew Azaryahu

U.S. rank (2025)#630 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births463 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,383

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

Azariah (Hebrew Azaryahu) means 'Yahweh has helped.' It is one of the most frequently occurring names in the Hebrew Bible, borne by kings of Judah (also called Uzziah), priests, and prophets. Its long history in Jewish and Christian scripture gave it enduring if infrequent use in English-speaking communities.

Azariah resurfaced in U.S. baby-name data from the 2010s onward, rising for both boys and girls. For girls, the -iah ending connects it to the trend for names like Aaliyah and Zariyah. By 2024 it reached #650 for girls. Its regal, multi-syllable feel and strong biblical grounding are key drivers.

Did you know? Azariah appears more than 25 times in the Hebrew Bible — one of its most famous bearers is the prophet who renamed himself Abednego in the Book of Daniel, surviving the fiery furnace.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Azariah — etymology and biblical occurrencesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AzariaAzarya

Nicknames

AriAziaZara

Famous Bearers

★Azariah Cartagena (born 2006)
American model and celebrity daughter of rapper Fat Joe (Joseph Cartagena), born in Miami, Florida. Signed to Kitten Model Management, she has been building her own career in fashion modeling while growing up in the public eye.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azariah mean?

Azariah means 'helped by God' or 'Yahweh has helped,' from Hebrew Azaryahu. It is one of the most common names in the Hebrew Bible.

How do you pronounce Azariah?

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

Is Azariah a boy or girl name?

Azariah is used for both. Historically male in the Bible, it now charts for girls in the U.S.

How popular is Azariah?

Azariah ranked #650 for U.S. girls in 2024.