The baby name Amaziah is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced am-uh-ZY-uh (IPA: /ˌæməˈzaɪə/).
Amaziah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Amaziah is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced am-uh-ZY-uh (IPA: /ˌæməˈzaɪə/).
Amaziah is Hebrew in Origin.
Amaziah is a theophoric Hebrew name from ʾĂmaṣyāh(u), combining the verb ʾamatz, “to be strong, courageous,” with Yah/Yahu, the divine name, yielding meanings such as “Yahweh is mighty,” “strength of Yah,” or “Yah has strengthened.” The longer -yahu and shorter -yah endings alternate in ancient Hebrew, and both forms appear in epigraphic and biblical sources.
In the Bible, Amaziah is borne by a king of Judah (2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 25) and by a priest of Bethel who opposed Amos (Amos 7). Though very rare in English, it surfaced in some Puritan-era name lists and sees occasional modern revival among faith-oriented families. Contemporary Hebrew favors the form Amatzia/Amatzya. Cross-language variants include Amasias (Greek/Latin), Amazías (Spanish), and Amazia. Nicknames may include Ami or Mazi, though no traditional diminutive is fixed.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #301 | 6 | 2,588 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #860 | 33 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #909 | 6 | 8,600 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Amaziah is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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