UK girl's name
Azriah
A Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is my help or helper".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Azriah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Azriah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. 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.
Azriah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Azriah. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Azriah ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Azriah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azriah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Azriah mean?
The name Azriah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "ezrah," meaning "help" or "assistance," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh. The name can be interpreted to mean "God is my helper" or "God has helped."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azriah is found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Nehemiah. Azriah is mentioned as one of the leaders who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, the name Azriah has been borne by several notable individuals. In the 11th century, Azriah ben Joseph ibn Abba Mari was a prominent Talmudic scholar and philosopher from Spain. He is known for his contributions to Jewish thought and his writings on ethics and metaphysics.
Another figure of historical significance was Azriah de' Rossi, an influential Italian Jewish scholar and writer who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his work "Me'or Einayim" (Light of the Eyes), which explored the harmony between science and religion.
In the 17th century, Azriah Figo was a prominent Jewish physician and author from Italy. He wrote extensively on medical topics and was celebrated for his expertise in the field.
Moving to more recent times, Azriah Nussbaum was a renowned Canadian rabbi and scholar who lived from 1915 to 1998. He was a leading figure in the Orthodox Jewish community and made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and tradition.
Lastly, Azriah Ariel was an Israeli politician and military officer who lived from 1909 to 1994. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and served as the first Chief of Staff of the IDF after Israel's independence in 1948.
While the name Azriah has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has been carried through the centuries by individuals from various backgrounds and nationalities, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Azriah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azriah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
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FAQ
Azriah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Azriah in the UK right now?
In 2018, Azriah was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Azriah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Azriah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Azriah?
A Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is my help or helper".
How many people are called Azriah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Azriah across the 1 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.