Azriah
A Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is my help or helper".
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Azriah. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 55.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Azriah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azriah births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azriah. 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 Azriah with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azriah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,512
Tracked since 1919
Gender
Gender distribution for Azriah
Azriah is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 38 total registrations, 21 (55.3%) were male and 17 (44.7%) were female.
Azriah as a male name
- Ranked #12,512 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (6 births)
Azriah as a female name
- Ranked #15,249 in 2012
- 6 female births in 2012
- Peak: 2006 (6 births)
Popularity
Azriah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azriah from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azriah 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 Azriah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azriah
The name Azriah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "ezrah," meaning "help" or "assistance," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh. The name can be interpreted to mean "God is my helper" or "God has helped."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azriah is found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Nehemiah. Azriah is mentioned as one of the leaders who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, the name Azriah has been borne by several notable individuals. In the 11th century, Azriah ben Joseph ibn Abba Mari was a prominent Talmudic scholar and philosopher from Spain. He is known for his contributions to Jewish thought and his writings on ethics and metaphysics.
Another figure of historical significance was Azriah de' Rossi, an influential Italian Jewish scholar and writer who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his work "Me'or Einayim" (Light of the Eyes), which explored the harmony between science and religion.
In the 17th century, Azriah Figo was a prominent Jewish physician and author from Italy. He wrote extensively on medical topics and was celebrated for his expertise in the field.
Moving to more recent times, Azriah Nussbaum was a renowned Canadian rabbi and scholar who lived from 1915 to 1998. He was a leading figure in the Orthodox Jewish community and made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and tradition.
Lastly, Azriah Ariel was an Israeli politician and military officer who lived from 1909 to 1994. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and served as the first Chief of Staff of the IDF after Israel's independence in 1948.
While the name Azriah has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has been carried through the centuries by individuals from various backgrounds and nationalities, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way.
People
Azriah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azriah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azriah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azriah 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Azriah a common name?
We classify Azriah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azriah most popular?
The single biggest year for Azriah was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azriah is about 12 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 Azriah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azriah a male name?
Yes, 55.3% of people registered as Azriah in the SSA data are male. 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 Azriah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azriah 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 Azriah 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 many people share the name Azriah?
Find out how many Americans are named Azriah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.