Azaiah vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azaiah

Boy #885 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has strength, the strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Biblical Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#885
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aza, Zai, Zaiah

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Popularity Comparison

Azaiah Rank #885
Mordechai Rank #968

Azaiah is more popular, ranked #885 vs #968 for Mordechai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azaiah ___

  • Azaiah James
  • Azaiah Michael
  • Azaiah David
  • Azaiah Emmanuel
  • Azaiah Cole
  • Azaiah Isaiah

Mordechai ___

  • Mordechai Elias
  • Mordechai Joseph
  • Mordechai David
  • Mordechai Samuel
  • Mordechai Aaron
  • Mordechai Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azaiah

Elijah Zion Isaiah Naomi Amara

If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azaiah or Mordechai more popular?

Azaiah is more popular, ranked #885 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Azaiah and Mordechai mean?

Azaiah means "God has strength, the strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Azaiah and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Azaiah is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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