Daziah
A feminine name possibly of African origin, meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 191 living Americans carry the first name Daziah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daziah today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daziah births was 2008 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daziah. 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.
People living today
191
~ 1 in 1,794,525 Americans
Peak year
2008
16 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,314
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Daziah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daziah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 79 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
Daziah 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 Daziah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daziahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daziah
The name Daziah is a relatively modern invention, with origins that can be traced back to the late 20th century. It is believed to have emerged as a creative combination of the names Dasia and Aziah, both of which have roots in African and Arabic cultures.
Dasia is a variant of the name Dasia, which is derived from the Greek word "dasys," meaning "shaggy" or "hairy." This name was historically given to children with thick, lush hair. Aziah, on the other hand, is an Arabic name that means "strong" or "powerful."
While the name Daziah itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components have cultural significance. The combination of the names Dasia and Aziah suggests a blend of Greek and Arabic influences, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of modern societies.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daziah can be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s in the United States. It gained popularity as parents sought unique and meaningful names for their children, often drawing inspiration from various cultural traditions.
Throughout its relatively short history, the name Daziah has been borne by a few notable individuals. One such person is Daziah Lacy, an American artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive works. Another is Daziah Watts, a young American singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her powerful vocal abilities at an early age.
Other notable individuals with the name Daziah include Daziah Johnson, an author and poet whose works explore themes of identity and self-discovery, and Daziah Thompson, a talented athlete who excelled in track and field events during her high school and college years.
While the name Daziah is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names, its unique blend of cultural influences and modern flair has captured the imagination of many parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their children.
People
Daziah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daziah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daziah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daziah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daziah 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 1,794,525 US residents.
Is Daziah a common name?
We classify Daziah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daziah most popular?
The single biggest year for Daziah was 2008, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daziah is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daziah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daziah 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.
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.