Azaiah vs Yaakov

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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Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#980
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yankel, Kovi, Yankee

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Popularity Comparison

Azaiah Rank #885
Yaakov Rank #980

Azaiah is more popular, ranked #885 vs #980 for Yaakov.

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

Yaakov ___

  • Yaakov Moshe
  • Yaakov David
  • Yaakov Yitzchak
  • Yaakov Aaron
  • Yaakov Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azaiah

Elijah Zion Isaiah Naomi Amara

If you choose Yaakov

Rachel Leah Miriam Moshe Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azaiah or Yaakov more popular?

Azaiah is more popular, ranked #885 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Azaiah and Yaakov mean?

Azaiah means "God has strength, the strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azaiah and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Azaiah is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.

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