Find out how popular the first name Azariya has been for the last 21 years (from 2003 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Azariya by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Azariya is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 98% of people named Azariya being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 13 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Azariya.

The history of the first name Azariya

The name Azariya has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, with origins dating back to ancient times. It is a variant of the biblical name Azariah, which is derived from the Hebrew words "azar" meaning "to help" and "Yah" referring to the name of God. The name Azariya can be interpreted as "Yahweh has helped" or "The Lord is my helper."

In the Hebrew Bible, Azariah is mentioned as the name of several individuals, including a son of King Amaziah of Judah and a priest during the reign of King Hezekiah. The name also appears in the Book of Daniel, where Azariah is one of the three young men thrown into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to worship idols.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azariya dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was inscribed on a Hebrew seal or bulla found in ancient Jerusalem. Over the centuries, various spellings and variations of the name have emerged, including Azaryahu, Azaryah, and Azariah.

Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Azariya are:

1. Azariya de' Rossi (1511-1578), an Italian Jewish scholar and writer who authored several works on Jewish history and philosophy.
2. Azariya Judah Perlman (1811-1879), a Russian-born Hebrew writer and teacher who played a significant role in the Haskalah (Jewish Enlightenment) movement.
3. Azariya Ginzburg (1859-1946), a Russian-born Hebrew writer, educator, and Zionist activist who helped establish the Hebrew Teachers' Seminary in Jaffa, Palestine.
4. Azariya Rapoport (1915-2004), an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) and as Israel's ambassador to several countries.
5. Azariya Allon (1918-2008), an Israeli politician and soldier who served as a member of the Knesset and played a prominent role in the establishment of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Throughout history, the name Azariya has been associated with individuals of Jewish heritage and has carried the connotation of divine assistance or help from God. It has been a popular name among Jewish communities worldwide, particularly in Israel and other parts of the Middle East, as well as in Europe and North America.

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