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Maziah

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Pronounced muh-ZY-uh /məˈzaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the biblical Hebrew Maaziah, read as 'strength of the Lord' or 'consolation of the Lord' — the name of a priestly figure. Today it also reads as a modern -iah coinage for girls; routes a little uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name reborn: Maziah likely means 'strength of the Lord' (said 'muh-ZY-uh'). Modern too — routes a little uncertain.

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningFrom the biblical Hebrew Maaziah, read as 'strength of the Lord' or 'consolation of the Lord' — the name of a priestly figure. Today it also reads as a modern -iah coinage for girls; routes a little uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12952 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 166

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

Maziah comes from the biblical Hebrew Maaziah ('strength of the Lord'), a priestly name, and today doubles as a modern -iah coinage for girls. It reads soft and current; the route is a little uncertain, which we note (said 'muh-ZY-uh').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., among -iah names. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Maziah echoes the biblical Hebrew Maaziah, read as 'strength of the Lord.' Today it also reads as a modern -iah name for girls; its exact route is a little uncertain, which we note (said 'muh-ZY-uh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Maziah — Biblical Hebrew Maaziah; also modern coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

MaaziahMazaiahMaziyah

Nicknames

MazZia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maziah mean?

Maziah echoes the biblical Hebrew Maaziah, read as 'strength of the Lord'; today it also reads as a modern coinage, and its route is a little uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maziah?

It's said muh-ZY-uh /məˈzaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maziah a boy or girl name?

Maziah is used here as a girl's name; note the biblical form was a priestly (male) name.

How popular is Maziah?

Maziah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.