Azaria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Azaria is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has helped'. It evolved from Azaryah through the biblical context and represents a historical path of faith and divine assistance. The name has biblical relevance as it appears in the story of Daniel, highlighting its spiritual significance.
The name Azaria is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Azaria has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Azaria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11138th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6920th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4487th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1126th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 935th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Azaria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Azaria"
Pronunciation
/ˌæz.əˈrɑɪ.ə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Azaria comes from the Hebrew name Azaryah, meaning 'Yah has helped' or 'God has helped'. It is derived from the roots 'azar' meaning 'to help' and 'Yah', a shortened form of the name of God.
Meaning
God has helped
Language Evolution
Azaryah, Azariah, Azaria
Biblical Background
The name Azaria appears in the Bible, notably as one of the three Hebrew youths thrown into the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel.
Historical Usage
The name Azaria gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities and has seen a resurgence in recent years.
Variants & Derivatives
Azaryah, Azariah, Zaria
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Azaria is often viewed as a unique and meaningful name within various cultures, especially among those with Hebrew heritage. It carries connotations of divine assistance and strength.
Famous People
Azariah the son of Hilkiah, a biblical figure, Azariah (also known as Uriel) from the Book of Daniel
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Azaria"
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 "Azaria"
"Azaria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11138th of 24088 | 68 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6920th of 23106 | 140 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4487th of 27321 | 322 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1126th of 35406 | 3,353 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 935th of 30306 | 3,473 |
Regional Popularity of "Azaria" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Azaria" 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) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
71.41% 3709th/5194 |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.16% 1061st/4582 |
25.83% 1334th/5164 |
10.75% 786th/7313 |
29.95% 2235th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.59% 860th/3984 |
21.64% 971st/4487 |
11.36% 775th/6822 |
21.94% 1377th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Azaria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Azaria" 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.