Azaiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Azaiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has helped', evolving from Azaryah. It has biblical significance as a name of various figures, contributing to its modern appeal as a unique and meaningful choice.
The name Azaiah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Azaiah has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Azaiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6327th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1473rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20160th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10807th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Azaiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Azaiah"
Pronunciation
/əˈzeɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Azaiah is derived from the Hebrew name 'Azaryah', which means 'Yah has helped'. It combines the elements 'azar', meaning 'to help', and 'Yah', a shortened form of the name of God.
Meaning
God has helped
Language Evolution
Azaryah, Azaiah
Biblical Background
Azaiah is mentioned in the Bible as a name of several individuals, including a king of Judah.
Historical Usage
The name Azaiah gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly among those seeking unique biblical names.
Variants & Derivatives
Azariah, Azaria, Aza
Modern Popularity & Image
Azaiah is perceived as a modern, unique name with biblical roots, appealing to parents looking for distinct names with spiritual significance.
Famous People
Azaiah Wiggins, an emerging athlete, Azaiah Jones, a notable artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Azaiah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Azaiah"
"Azaiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6327th of 24088 | 184 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1473rd of 23106 | 1,430 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20160th of 35406 | 39 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10807th of 30306 | 104 |
Regional Popularity of "Azaiah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.57% 1975th/3984 |
35.10% 1575th/4487 |
21.18% 1445th/6822 |
18.10% 1136th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Azaiah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Azaiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Azaiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.