"Yahweh is mighty, strength of God"
Amaziah
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A powerful Old Testament royal name
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Meaning & Origin
"strong, courageous (from amatz)"
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Amaziah comes from the Hebrew Amatzyahu, composed of amatz meaning strong or courageous and Yahu, a short form of YHWH. The name means Yahweh is mighty or strength of God. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a king of Judah who reigned around 800 BCE.
Amaziah has seen occasional use among families with deep biblical roots, particularly in Evangelical Christian and Jewish communities who favor Old Testament names. It remains rare in mainstream culture but carries great scriptural heritage.
In the Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 25), Amaziah was the 9th king of Judah, son of Joash. Though he won military victories, his pride led to defeat. The name carries this biblical legacy of strength tested by hubris.
Historical Record
Amaziah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 631 babies have been named Amaziah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amaziah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,482 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Amaziah appears 14 times in the Hebrew Bible
- King Amaziah of Judah reigned from approximately 796-767 BCE
- The name is one of the few theophoric names containing the name of God still used today
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Amaziah of Judah
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King of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, son of Joash, known for military campaigns against Edom
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #3,482
- Total SSA Count
- 33
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Christian Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Amaziah
Amaziah is a boy name with Hebrew, Christian, and Jewish origins . The name means "Yahweh is mighty, strength of God" in Hebrew .
Is Amaziah a boy or girl name? Amaziah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,482 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #31,736. Amaziah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Amaziah is currently ranked #3,482 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Amaziah has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Amaziah include Ama, Ziah, and Maz. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amaziah include Amazi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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