Is Azaria a boy's or girl's name?

Azaria is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 208 recorded births.

When was Azaria most popular?

Azaria reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 388 births that year. It is currently ranked #724 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Azaria?

Azaria is currently ranked #724 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 7,148 babies since 1988.

Azaria

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewRising fast

#724▲ 81in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name.

Azaria is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine form of Azariah, from the Hebrew meaning 'helped by God' or 'God has helped.' In the Old Testament, Azariah was another name for the prophet Abednego, one of the three men who survived the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel.

Azaria gained global notoriety through the Lindy Chamberlain case in Australia. In more recent years, the name has been embraced anew by parents drawn to its Hebrew spiritual meaning and its beautiful -aria ending. Rare, distinctive, and spiritually profound.

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Popularity Over Time

Azaria climbed 425 spots in the last 20 years — from #1149 to #724.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Azaria
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,575	#877	▼
2010s	2,791	#946	▲
2000s	2,193	#1100	▲
1990s	553	#2657	▲
1980s	36	#6951	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 1988–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Azaria
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	388	#724	+40 (11.5%)
2023	348	#805	+18 (5.5%)
2022	330	#848	+64 (24.1%)
2021	266	#975	+23 (9.5%)
2020	243	#1033	-9 (-3.6%)
2019	252	#1019	-11 (-4.2%)
2018	263	#994	+9 (3.5%)
2017	254	#1021	-19 (-7.0%)
2016	273	#981	-15 (-5.2%)
2015	288	#940	-1 (-0.3%)
2014	289	#934	+10 (3.6%)
2013	279	#915	-26 (-8.5%)
2012	305	#873	+7 (2.3%)
2011	298	#878	+8 (2.8%)
2010	290	#903	+10 (3.6%)
2009	280	#953	0
2008	280	#960	-16 (-5.4%)
2007	296	#915	+54 (22.3%)
2006	242	#1057	-2 (-0.8%)
2005	244	#1000	+46 (23.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Azaria as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Azaria has also been given to 208 boys in the U.S. since 2001.

#9050

Current rank

208

Total births

2020

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Azaria be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Azaria is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #724. As a boy's name, it ranks #9050.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1988–2024) · Methodology