Unisex · #11,069 in 2026

Azayah

Current Rank
#11,069
Peak Rank
#7,238 (2023)
Total Babies
103
5-Yr Trend
+52%
👧 Girl peak #7,238 (103 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,285 (78 total)
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#7238
Peak Rank
103
Total Count
12
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2009
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#7285
Peak Rank
78
Total Count
11
Years Active

The Story of Azayah

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Azayah as a girl name dates back to 2007, when 6 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Azayah — #7,238 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Azayahs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 103 Azayahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Azayah as a boy name dates back to 2009, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Azayah — #7,285 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 55% of all recorded Azayahs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (11 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 78 Azayahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Azayah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Azayah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Azayah

What does the name Azayah mean?
Azayah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Azayah in 2026?
In 2026, Azayah ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Azayah most popular?
Azayah reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #7,238 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Azayah a unisex name?
Yes — Azayah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 57% of Azayahs assigned female and 43% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Azayah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Azayah include Ursa, Minal, Kaisey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Azayah

Azayah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 103 births in the dataset. Azayah's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #7,238. Use the chart and map above to compare Azayah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.