Rising since 1997, #1,227 for boys today.
Popularity of Aziah since 1992
Babies named Aziah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79 | 13 |
| 2000s | 289 | 133 |
| 2010s | 335 | 366 |
| 2020s | 197 | 562 |
Meaning & origin
Aziah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the Social Security Administration's records in 1997. Since then, its usage has grown steadily, reaching a rank of 1227 in 2025, where it peaked in popularity with approximately 1 in every 10,415 newborns receiving the name. The name has seen a notable upward trajectory, reflecting the broader trend of inventing names with the fashionable Az- prefix and -iah suffix. Aziah is most popular in New Mexico, Connecticut, and Colorado, indicating a regional preference for this contemporary name. Unisex in origin, it tends to lean feminine in current usage.
Aziah is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It appears to be a stylistic variation of names like Aziah (itself a variant of Azariah) or a blend of the popular prefix Az- with the fashionable suffix -iah. The name has risen steadily in usage, particularly in the 2020s, and is used for both boys and girls, though more commonly for girls in recent years.
Where Aziah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azi, Zia, Ziah
Sibling names for Aziah
Names that share Aziah's style, for a brother or sister.
