The baby name Azarya is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-ZAH-ree-ə,uh-ZAIR-yə.
Azarya is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Azarya is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-ZAH-ree-ə,uh-ZAIR-yə.
Azarya is Hebrew in Origin.
Azarya is a Hebrew theophoric name from the root ‘azar’ (to help) plus the divine element ‘Yah,’ yielding the meaning “Yahweh has helped” or “helped by God.” The name appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible: borne by priests and officials, by one of the three companions of Daniel, and as an alternate form of King Uzziah’s name. Through the Septuagint and Vulgate it became Azarias, entering Christian liturgy and later English-speaking usage, where it found favor among Puritans.
Modern use keeps the name primarily masculine in Hebrew contexts, often spelled Azarya or Azaryah, while the related Azaria and Azariah occur in English and other languages; Azaria has become unisex in contemporary naming. Additional forms include Azariya, Azariyah, and the Greco-Latin Azarias; the Italian and Jewish surname Azaria is cognate. The enduring appeal lies in its concise statement of divine aid and steadfastness.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #176 | 2 | 1,548 |
| Canada | Girls | 2020 | #279 | 5 | 2,919 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #621 | 5 | 10,983 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #885 | 8 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
Azarya is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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