Azuriah
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 86 recorded births. Also given to 10 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Azuriah hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2003, with 86 total recorded births.
Azuriah is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Azuriah is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Azuriah is a boy's and girl's baby name, a creative blend of Azure (Old French/Arabic, 'sky blue') with the Hebrew divine suffix -iah ('God'). The result means something like 'God's blue sky.'
Azuriah is heaven's color given divine weight — sky blue sanctified by a Hebrew suffix of God.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Azuriah's final sounds are strong, devotional — rooted in Hebrew theophoric naming. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Azuriah follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Azuriah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azuriah has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25 | #9038 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 16 | #11917 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 45 | #8252 | — |
The Story of Azuriah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Azuriah is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Azuriah are most likely born between 2003 and 2016.
How rare is Azuriah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azuriah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2000s with 45 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Azuriah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2003–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | #7336 |
| 2022 | 7 | #9946 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9832 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12358 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10919 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12475 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11148 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7648 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6136 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7583 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8743 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Azuriah as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Azuriah has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 10 births since 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2023