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Azaiyah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "mighty" or "strength of God".

Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Azaiyah. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Azaiyah today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azaiyah births was 2024 (13 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Azaiyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Azaiyah with official rankings and popularity over time.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azaiyah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

55

~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans

Peak year

2024

13 babies that year

Average age

5

years old

2024 SSA rank

#11,058

Tracked since 2015

Gender

Gender distribution for Azaiyah

Azaiyah leans heavily female at 89.1% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.

89% female
Male6 (10.9%)Female49 (89.1%)

Azaiyah as a male name

  • Ranked #11,058 in 2024
  • 6 male births in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (6 births)

Azaiyah as a female name

  • Ranked #12,310 in 2024
  • 7 female births in 2024
  • Peak: 2023 (10 births)

Popularity

Azaiyah: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Azaiyah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 43 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

MaleFemale
037101320152020

Decades

Azaiyah by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Azaiyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s01212
2020s63743

Origin

Meaning and history of Azaiyah

The name Azaiyah is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of various existing names and linguistic roots. One potential source is the Hebrew name Azariah, which means "Yahweh has helped." This name has biblical roots and can be found in several passages of the Old Testament, including references to Azariah, the son of Oded, a prophet during the reign of King Asa of Judah in the 9th century BCE.

Another possible influence is the Arabic name Aziz, which means "powerful" or "revered." This name has a long history in the Islamic world, with notable bearers including Aziz al-Din al-Nasafi, a 13th-century Persian scholar, and Aziz Nayed, a contemporary Lebanese-American writer and academic.

While the name Azaiyah itself does not appear to have any direct historical references, its components and potential origins span various cultures and time periods. The earliest recorded instances of the name are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique combination of existing names and linguistic elements.

One notable individual with the name Azaiyah is Azaiyah Pughsley, an American football player who currently plays as a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). Pughsley was born in 1997 and has been active in the NFL since 2022.

Another individual with the name is Azaiyah Lipscomb, an American soccer player who currently plays as a forward for the San Diego Wave FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Lipscomb was born in 1999 and has represented the United States at various youth levels.

Azaiyah Moran is an American actress and model, known for her roles in television shows such as "The Chi" and "Empire." Moran was born in 2001 and has been active in the entertainment industry since her early teens.

Azaiyah Thomas is an American artist and painter, known for her vibrant abstract works that explore themes of identity and cultural representation. Thomas was born in 1988 and has exhibited her work in various galleries and art fairs across the United States.

Azaiyah Watkins is an American author and poet, whose works often explore themes of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. Watkins was born in 1992 and has published several collections of poetry and prose, including "Unraveling" and "Bloom."

While the name Azaiyah may be relatively new, it draws upon rich linguistic and cultural traditions from various parts of the world, blending elements of Hebrew, Arabic, and potentially other influences. As a unique and modern name, it continues to gain popularity and recognition, with individuals bearing the name making their mark across various fields and endeavors.

People

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FAQ

Azaiyah: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Azaiyah?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azaiyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.

Is Azaiyah a common name?

We classify Azaiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Azaiyah most popular?

The single biggest year for Azaiyah was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azaiyah is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Azaiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Azaiyah a female name?

Yes, 89.1% of people registered as Azaiyah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Azaiyah still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Azaiyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Azaiyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How common is the name Azaiyah?

For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Azaiyah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.

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