Rising since 2003, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Azariya since 2003
Babies named Azariya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Azariya entered U.S. birth records in 2003 and has risen steadily since, though it remains uncommon. The name's peak year was 2011, with a current rank of 7,133 and a rarity factor of 1 in 107,151 births. It is most likely a modern feminine spin on the biblical Azariah, fitting a trend of soft -a and -iya endings. Azariya has not been tied to any single cultural tradition, making it a fresh, open-ended choice. Its trajectory shows consistent growth, appealing to parents seeking a melodic name with a gentle biblical echo.
Azariya is a modern coinage, likely a feminine elaboration of the biblical name Azariah, which derives from the Hebrew Azaryahu, meaning 'Yahweh has helped.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and has seen gradual use, though its exact inspiration remains unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aza, Zari, Ari
Sibling names for Azariya
Names that share Azariya's style, for a brother or sister.
