Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Azariah.
National Rank (2025)
#472
All-Time Peak Rank
#472 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
6,558
Unisex Distribution47.0% Boy / 53.0% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Azariah Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Azariah
According to SSA data, Azariah achieved its highest historical rank of #472 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 645 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 79.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 36 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Azariah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+79.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record645Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
36Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:10
1980s:42
1990s:213
2000s:716
2010s:2,570
2020s:3,007
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-za-ri-ah
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Azariah? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics