Rising since 2001, #1,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Aziyah since 2001
Babies named Aziyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 400 | 8 |
| 2010s | 785 | 37 |
| 2020s | 511 | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Aziyah is a contemporary name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, reflecting the 2000s trend of crafting melodic names with the popular '-yah' suffix. Its usage has been consistently rising since then, reaching a peak rank of 1,942 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 16,235 newborns receiving the name. The name shows particular strength in southern states like Louisiana, Georgia, and North Carolina. While its exact meaning remains unclear, Aziyah fits a well-established pattern of modern American coinages that draw phonetic inspiration from existing names rather than historical roots.
Aziyah is a modern American coinage, likely influenced by names like Aaliyah or Azaria. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, suggesting a recent fashionable creation. The name carries no long-established etymological history.
Where Aziyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azi, Ziya
Sibling names for Aziyah
Names that share Aziyah's style, for a brother or sister.
