Azziah
A feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning "mighty one".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Azziah. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Azziah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azziah births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azziah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azziah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,567
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Azziah
Azziah is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 5 (45.5%) were male and 6 (54.5%) were female.
Azziah as a male name
- Ranked #12,567 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Azziah as a female name
- Ranked #14,757 in 2005
- 6 female births in 2005
- Peak: 2005 (6 births)
Popularity
Azziah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azziah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 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
Decades
Azziah 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 Azziah 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 Azziah
The name Azziah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "Azza," which means "strong" or "mighty." It is believed to have been used as a name since ancient times in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas where Arabic was the predominant language.
The earliest known record of the name Azziah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic poetry and literature. During this period, the name was often associated with strength, courage, and resilience, reflecting the cultural values of the time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Azziah bint Al-Hajjaj, a notable Arabic poet who lived in the 8th century CE. Her works were celebrated for their eloquence and profound insights into the human experience. Another historical figure with this name was Azziah Al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and mathematician from the 9th century CE, who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.
In the 10th century CE, the name Azziah gained further prominence with the birth of Azziah Al-Qurtubiyya, a distinguished Islamic scholar and jurist from Cordoba, Spain. She was widely respected for her extensive knowledge of Islamic law and her teachings, which influenced generations of scholars.
The name Azziah also appears in religious texts and scriptures, particularly in the Quran, where it is mentioned as a derivative of the word "Azza," symbolizing strength and might. This association with religious significance likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Arabic-speaking communities.
Throughout history, several other notable figures have borne the name Azziah. One such individual was Azziah Al-Muqri, a celebrated calligrapher and artist who lived in the 13th century CE and whose works are still admired for their beauty and craftsmanship. Another was Azziah Al-Zahiri, a renowned historian and scholar from the 14th century CE, known for her meticulous documentation of historical events and her analytical approach to historiography.
These examples illustrate the rich historical background and cultural significance of the name Azziah, which has been carried by poets, scholars, artists, and other influential figures throughout the centuries. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the cultural heritage and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Azziah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azziah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azziah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azziah 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Azziah a common name?
We classify Azziah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azziah most popular?
The single biggest year for Azziah was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azziah is about 13 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 Azziah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azziah a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Azziah 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 Azziah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azziah 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 Azziah 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 have Azziah as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Azziah, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.