Jazariah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has remembered".
Name Census estimates that about 437 living Americans carry the first name Jazariah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazariah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazariah births was 2011 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazariah. 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
437
~ 1 in 784,335 Americans
Peak year
2011
45 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,012
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jazariah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazariah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 249 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jazariah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazariah 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 Jazariah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazariahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jazariah, while New York, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazariah
The name Jazariah has its origins rooted in the ancient Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name "Yezariah," which translates to "God is my help" or "God is my strength." The name's roots can be traced back to the biblical era, as it is derived from the Hebrew words "Yah," meaning "God," and "azar," meaning "to help" or "to support."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 10:15, a man named "Jezariah" is listed among the leaders who signed a covenant with God. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for centuries and holds religious significance within the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jazariah or its variations. One such individual was Jazariah ben Judah, a 12th-century Jewish scholar and poet from Spain, born around 1120 CE. He is known for his contributions to Hebrew poetry and his work as a grammarian.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Jazariah ben Solomon ha-Nasi, a prominent 13th-century Jewish scholar and philosopher from France, born around 1220 CE. He authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy, including commentaries on the Torah and the Talmud.
In the 17th century, Jazariah Woolf (1617-1671) was a notable English Puritan minister and author. He served as a chaplain during the English Civil War and wrote several theological works, including "The Humble Supplicant" and "The Watchman's Answer."
Moving forward to the 19th century, Jazariah Brown (1812-1884) was an American abolitionist and minister from Ohio. He was actively involved in the Underground Railroad, assisting enslaved individuals in their quest for freedom.
More recently, Jazariah Crocker (1904-1995) was a renowned American jazz saxophonist and bandleader from New Orleans. He is considered a pioneer of the New Orleans jazz style and played a significant role in the city's vibrant music scene during the early 20th century.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical use of the name Jazariah, it is important to note that the name's popularity and cultural significance may vary across different regions and time periods. Nonetheless, its Hebrew origins and biblical associations have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence throughout the ages.
People
Jazariah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazariah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jazariah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazariah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 437 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazariah 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 784,335 US residents.
Is Jazariah a common name?
We classify Jazariah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 441 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazariah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazariah was 2011, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazariah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazariah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazariah 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.