Azariah is a distinctive choice, ranked #869 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Azariah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#869
US Rank #650
About the Name Azariah
Azariah is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #869. The name has climbed 369 places in the last five years โ a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.
Azariah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school โ standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #650, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Azariah
Unlikely. With around 42 UK babies named Azariah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Azariah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Azariah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 369 places over the last five years to #869 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Azariah is more popular in the US (#650) than in the UK (#869). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Azariah ranks #503 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
42
UK babies named Azariah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 369 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Azariah
Likely around 1 other Azariah in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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