Azaryah

Meaning & origin

Azaryah, a modern spelling of the biblical Azariah, has been in use since 2005. Its rarity is notable, with a 2025 rank of 6,838 and a frequency of 1 in 100,454 births. The name peaked in popularity in 2018, which likely reflects a broader trend of reviving biblical names in distinctive forms. Over the 2010s, Azaryah remained stable, appealing to parents seeking a name with strong religious roots and a contemporary twist. While not tied to any specific top states in the data, its pattern of use mirrors that of other -yah ending names favored in diverse communities across the U.S.

Azaryah is a modern respelling or variant of the Hebrew name Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has helped.' In the Hebrew Bible, Azariah is the name of several figures, including a king of Judah. The form Azaryah, ending in -yah, appears to be a contemporary adaptation that gained usage in the United States beginning in 2005.