UK name, mostly boys
Azariah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has helped".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 357 girls.
Azariah is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Azariah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #586, with 65 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 65 births.
This profile covers 364 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Azariah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 362 living people in the UK are called Azariah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Azariah ranked #586 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 65 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 65 boys were registered as Azariah.
- • Azariah is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 362 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azariah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.5% of Azariah registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#586
2024
Births in 2024
65
Latest year
Peak year
2024
65 births
Estimated living
362
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Azariah
In England and Wales birth records, Azariah has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.5% of registrations are for boys and 49.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Azariah registered for boys
- Ranked #586 in 2024
- 65 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (65 births)
Azariah registered for girls
- Ranked #869 in 2024
- 42 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (42 births)
Meaning
What does Azariah mean?
The name Azariah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "azar," meaning "to help," and "Yah," which is a shortened form of the name of God, Yahweh. The name translates to "Yahweh has helped" or "God has helped."
Azariah is a prominent name in the Bible, appearing several times in the Old Testament. One of the most notable figures with this name is Azariah, the son of Oded, who was a prophet during the reign of King Asa of Judah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 15:1-8. Another biblical figure named Azariah was the high priest during the reign of King Hezekiah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 31:10-13.
The earliest recorded example of the name Azariah can be found in the Book of Ezra, which mentions Azariah the son of Hoshaiah as one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon after the Babylonian captivity (Ezra 7:1). This dates back to around the 5th century BC.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Azariah. One of the most famous was Azariah de' Rossi (1511-1578), an Italian Jewish scholar and writer who contributed significantly to the study of Jewish history and literature.
Another prominent figure was Azariah Edelman (1668-1753), a Dutch rabbi and author who wrote extensively on Jewish law and philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Azariah Milburn (1857-1940) was an American author and poet known for his works exploring African American themes and experiences.
The name Azariah also has a rich musical heritage. Azariah Codrington (1834-1936) was a British composer and pianist who made significant contributions to the development of choral music in the 19th century.
Additionally, Azariah Southworth (1635-1717) was an early American Puritan minister and author who played a significant role in the establishment of religious institutions in colonial Massachusetts.
These examples illustrate the diverse cultural and historical contexts in which the name Azariah has been used, reflecting its enduring significance across different eras and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Azariah over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Azariah in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Azariah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 65 births in 2024, compared with 65 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azariah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azariah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #912 | 192 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1703 | 151 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3406 | 21 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Azariah
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Azariah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Azariah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Azariah was ranked #586 for boys in England and Wales, with 65 births registered.
When was Azariah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 65 babies registered as Azariah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Azariah?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has helped".
How many people are called Azariah in the UK?
A total of 364 babies have been registered as Azariah across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.