Aziah vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aziah

Boy #1,668 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has strengthened, Yahweh is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,668
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi, Zee, Ziah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aziah Rank #1,668
Shay Rank #1,156

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 vs #1668 for Aziah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aziah ___

  • Aziah James
  • Aziah Elijah
  • Aziah Emmanuel
  • Aziah Joshua
  • Aziah Caleb
  • Aziah Ezra

Shay ___

  • Shay Lynn
  • Shay Marie
  • Shay Elizabeth
  • Shay Nicole
  • Shay Renee
  • Shay Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aziah

Isaiah Josiah Elijah Naomi Zoe

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aziah or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 compared to Aziah at #1668 in the United States.

What do Aziah and Shay mean?

Aziah means "God has strengthened, Yahweh is strength" (Hebrew origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Aziah and Shay boy or girl names?

Aziah is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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