"helped by God"
Azariah
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An ancient Hebrew name meaning helped by God
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Meaning & Origin
"Yahweh has helped"
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Azariah comes from the Hebrew Azaryahu, meaning Yahweh has helped or helped by God. It appears over 25 times in the Hebrew Bible, held by kings, priests, and prophets, including one of the three young men thrown into the fiery furnace alongside Daniel. The names melodic sound and rich biblical history have helped it cross over into modern secular use, particularly for girls seeking a distinctive spiritual name.
Azariah has been climbing US charts since the 2010s, driven by the trend toward longer, lyrical biblical names and parents seeking names with both spiritual depth and modern sound. It works beautifully for both girls and boys.
In Jewish and Christian traditions, Azariah is a name of profound biblical significance, associated with faith, divine assistance, and perseverance through trial. It remains a living name in Ethiopian Jewish and Christian communities.
Historical Record
Azariah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 6,920 babies have been named Azariah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Azariah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #649 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Azariah appears over 25 times in the Old Testament, making it one of the most common biblical names
- One of the Three Holy Youths in the fiery furnace was named Azariah in Hebrew, known to Babylonians as Abednego
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Azariah of Judah
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King of Judah, also known as Uzziah, who reigned for 52 years according to the Bible and is considered one of Judahs gre...
King of Judah, also known as Uzziah, who reigned for 52 years according to the Bible and is considered one of Judahs greatest kings
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One of the Three Holy Youths in the Book of Daniel, who survived the fiery furnace through faith in God
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #649
- Total SSA Count
- 450
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Christian American African American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Azariah
Azariah is a girl name with Hebrew, Christian, American, and African American origins . The name means "helped by God" in Hebrew .
Is Azariah a boy or girl name? Azariah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #649 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #504. Azariah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Azariah is currently ranked #649 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Azariah has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Azariah include Aza, Zara, Riah, and Ari. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Azariah include Azaria, Azari, Azara, Azariyah, Azarah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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