ESC Name Rank Total Searching... No names found Try searching for: Emma, Liam, Olivia, Noah... 👦As Boy Name 1998 First Year 2026 Last Year 2026 Peak Year #855 Peak Rank 2K Total Count 29 Years Active 👧As Girl Name 2005 First Year 2026 Last Year 2024 Peak Year #5283 Peak Rank 186 Total Count 18 Years Active 📖 ## The Story of Azaiah ### As a girl name The earliest SSA record of Azaiah as a girl name dates back to 2005, when 7 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 24 newborns named Azaiah — #5,283 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 54% of all recorded Azaiahs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #5,553 among girl names with 22 births, rising sharply (+105% over the past five years). In total, more than 186 Azaiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s. ### As a boy name Azaiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2026: 283 births, good for #855 nationwide. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 66% of all recorded Azaiahs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #855 among boy names with 283 births, rising sharply (+129% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Azaiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s. ## Popularity Over Time Girls Boys ## Popularity by State 👧 Girls 👦 Boys ME WA MT ND MN WI MI NY VT NH MA OR ID SD IA IL IN OH PA NJ CT RI CA NV WY NE MO KY WV VA MD DE DC UT CO KS AR TN NC SC AK AZ NM OK LA MS AL GA HI TX FL Top 10 11-50 51-100 101-500 500+ No data 🎶 ## Names that sound like Azaiah Phonetically similar names — useful when Azaiah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. * Asea * [Azra](/azra) * [Asiya](/asiya) * [Assia](/assia) * [Acea](/acea) * [Su](/su) * [Ezra](/ezra) * [Iza](/iza) * [Isma](/isma) * [Eza](/eza) * Usta * [Asya](/asya) Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. ❓ ## Frequently Asked Questions about Azaiah What does the name Azaiah mean? Azaiah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades. How popular is Azaiah in 2026? In 2026, Azaiah ranks #855 among boys' names in the U.S., with 283 babies given the name that year. When was Azaiah most popular? Azaiah reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #855 that year with 283 babies given the name. In which U.S. states is Azaiah most popular? Azaiah has historically been most popular in Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Azaiah. Is Azaiah a unisex name? Yes — Azaiah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Azaiahs assigned female and 92% assigned male historically. What names go well with Azaiah? Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Azaiah include Almon, Rosendo, Slade. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data. ## Similar Names ### 👦 Similar Boy Names [👦AlmonPeak #855](/almon)[👦RosendoPeak #855](/rosendo)[👦SladePeak #855](/slade)[👦TavionPeak #855](/tavion) ### 👧 Similar Girl Names [👧KalaiaPeak #5283](/kalaia)[👧MayzeePeak #5283](/mayzee)[👧ElafPeak #5283](/elaf)[👧AlaznePeak #5283](/alazne) ## About the name Azaiah Azaiah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Azaiah's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #855\. Use the chart and map above to compare Azaiah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices. ### Continue exploring * [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026) * [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s) * [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a) * [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys) * [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026) * [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex) Data sources * Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships. * Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms). * Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). * Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/). * Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.