Nazaria
Of Aramaic origin, meaning "to keep" or "to protector".
Name Census estimates that about 481 living Americans carry the first name Nazaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nazaria today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nazaria births was 2010 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nazaria. 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
481
~ 1 in 712,587 Americans
Peak year
2010
42 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,074
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Nazaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nazaria from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 197 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Nazaria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazaria 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 Nazaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nazarias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, California, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Nazaria, while North Carolina, California, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nazaria
The name Nazaria has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Nazir," which means "dedicated" or "consecrated." The name likely emerged during the biblical period, as it is associated with the concept of the Nazirite vow, a religious practice mentioned in the Old Testament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nazaria can be found in the Book of Numbers, where it refers to a person who has taken the Nazirite vow. This vow involved abstaining from wine, cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. The name Nazaria, therefore, carried a connotation of spiritual dedication and purity.
In the early Christian era, the name Nazaria gained popularity among certain religious communities. It was particularly favored by ascetic groups who embraced a monastic lifestyle and adhered to strict vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nazaria. One of the earliest recorded figures was Saint Nazaria, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to tradition, she was martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian for her unwavering faith.
Another prominent figure with the name Nazaria was Nazaria Ignacia March y Mesa (1789-1853), a Spanish writer and educator who founded several educational institutions in Spain and advocated for women's education.
In the 19th century, Nazaria Urbina (1838-1896) was a Venezuelan poet and writer who played a significant role in the country's literary renaissance. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism.
Nazaria Kodama-Kodama (1906-1992) was a Japanese painter and sculptor who was renowned for her avant-garde art and her contributions to the Mingei (folk art) movement in Japan.
More recently, Nazaria Bafit-Muñoz (1948-2022) was a Chilean anthropologist and academic who specialized in the study of indigenous cultures and languages in South America, particularly those of the Mapuche people.
While the name Nazaria has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Christian traditions, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, with individuals from various backgrounds bearing this name throughout history.
People
Nazaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nazaria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nazaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nazaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 481 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nazaria 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 712,587 US residents.
Is Nazaria a common name?
We classify Nazaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 495 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nazaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Nazaria was 2010, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nazaria is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nazaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nazaria 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.