UK name, mostly girls
Azayah
An invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Hebrew root word "azah" meaning strength or power.
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 boys' name in the UK, with 9 boys.
Azayah is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Azayah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 6 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2016 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Azayah. 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
- • Azayah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 6 girls were registered as Azayah.
- • Azayah is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azayah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 74.3% of Azayah registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
6 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Azayah
In England and Wales birth records, Azayah has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 25.7% of registrations are for boys and 74.3% 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.
Azayah registered for boys
- Ranked #3,048 in 2022
- 6 boys registered in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (6 births)
Azayah registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Azayah mean?
Azayah is a modern invented name that does not have a definitive ancient origin or etymology. It appears to be a combination of the Arabic name "Aza" meaning "strength" or "power" and the Hebrew suffix "-yah" which means "God is." While the name itself is relatively new, its components are derived from older linguistic roots.
The earliest recorded use of the name Azayah is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it gained popularity in recent decades. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
Azayah Saleh was a Palestinian political activist and writer born in 1971. She was a prominent voice advocating for Palestinian rights and authored several books on the subject.
Azayah Rillera was a Filipino boxer who competed in the lightweight division during the 1980s and 1990s. He held several regional titles and had a successful professional career.
Azayah Khatri was an Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1928 to 2005. He founded a successful textile company and donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes.
Azayah Leblanc was a French-Canadian author and poet who wrote extensively in the early 20th century. Born in 1892, she published several collections of poetry and prose that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Azayah Mwenda was a Kenyan environmentalist and activist who worked tirelessly to protect the country's natural resources and wildlife habitats. She was born in 1965 and received numerous awards for her conservation efforts.
While the name Azayah is relatively new, its components and variations have been used across different cultures and time periods, reflecting a blend of linguistic influences and modern name trends.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Azayah over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Azayah in England and Wales, from 2016 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 Azayah, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azayah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azayah 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 | #4413 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5215 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Azayah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Azayah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Azayah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Azayah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Azayah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 6 babies registered as Azayah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Azayah?
An invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Hebrew root word "azah" meaning strength or power.
How many people are called Azayah in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Azayah across the 6 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.