Find out how popular the first name Azaiah has been for the last 26 years (from 1998 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Azaiah by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Azaiah is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 92% of people named Azaiah being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 159 male babies and 8 female babies born with the name Azaiah.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 8 baby girls were named Azaiah in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Azaiah

The name Azaiah has its roots in Hebrew, originating from the ancient Israelite culture. It is a compound name derived from the Hebrew words "az" meaning "strong" and "Yah" which is a shortened form of the name of the God of Israel, Yahweh. The name Azaiah can be translated to mean "Yahweh is strong" or "the Lord is mighty."

This name finds its earliest mention in the Bible, particularly in the Book of Ezra. Azaiah was the name of a Levite who assisted in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 7:1-7. The name appears again in 1 Chronicles 5:35, referring to a descendant of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Azaiah ben Joseph, a medieval Jewish scholar and philosopher from Andalusia, Spain, who lived in the 12th century. He wrote several works on Jewish law and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual tradition of the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Spain.

Another notable figure named Azaiah was Azariah de' Rossi, an Italian Jewish scholar and historian who lived from 1511 to 1578. He wrote a influential work titled "Me'or Enayim" (Light of the Eyes), which explored the history and traditions of the Jewish people, and is considered a pioneering work in the field of Jewish historiography.

In the 17th century, Azariah Figo was a Jewish Kabbalist and philosopher from Portugal who lived from 1579 to 1647. He wrote several works on Jewish mysticism and contributed to the development of Kabbalah in the Sephardic tradition.

Azaiah Hogge, born in England in 1620, was a Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious works, including a treatise on the doctrine of predestination titled "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ."

While the name Azaiah has Hebrew origins, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and religious traditions, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields throughout history.

Data source

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