How to say it
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ˌæz.əˈraɪ.ə
Masculine
Azariah
Yahweh has helped
What it means
Hebrew, 'Yahweh has helped'; a name borne by many figures in the Bible.
Azariah joins the Hebrew azar, 'has helped,' to yah, a short form of God's name, giving 'Yahweh has helped.' Many men in the Hebrew Bible carry it, including one of Daniel's companions in the fiery furnace, also known as Abednego. It shares the melodic -iah ending with Isaiah and Josiah. Zari and Ari are shorts. Said az-uh-RY-uh.
How to spell Azariah
The standard spelling is Azariah. Common variants include Azaria, Azariyah, Azaryah, but Azariah is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #472 in 2025, currently #472 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Nickname
Ari, Zari.
- Worth knowing
A biblical name; one of Daniel's companions in the fiery furnace.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Azariah name of several figures in the Hebrew Bible, including a high priest who confronted King Uzziah
Spelling variants
- Azaria
- Azariyah
- Azaryah
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Common questions
- What does the name Azariah mean?
- Hebrew, 'Yahweh has helped'; a name borne by many figures in the Bible.
- What does Azariah mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Azariah means "Yahweh has helped." Azariah joins the Hebrew azar, 'has helped,' to yah, a short form of God's name, giving 'Yahweh has helped.' Many men in the Hebrew Bible carry it, including one of Daniel's companions in the fiery furnace, also known as Abednego. It shares the melodic -iah ending with Isaiah and Josiah. Zari and Ari are shorts. Said az-uh-RY-uh.
- How do you pronounce Azariah?
- Azariah is pronounced ˌæz.əˈraɪ.ə. Say it as a-za-RI-ah, with the stress on the "ri" syllable.
- How do you spell Azariah?
- The standard spelling is Azariah. Common spelling variants include Azaria, Azariyah, Azaryah.
- Is Azariah a boy or girl name?
- Azariah is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Azariah?
- Azariah ranked #472 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.