Amaziah
A male given name from Hebrew.
Every Amaziah since 2001 — 792 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amaziah
Amaziah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,246 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 792 American babies have been named Amaziah — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amaziah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amaziah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 36 | #3,246 |
| 2024 | — | — | 33 | #3,457 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,566 | 32 | #3,567 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,228 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,583 | 32 | #3,502 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,163 | 56 | #2,367 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,782 | 72 | #2,021 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15,842 | 64 | #2,170 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,261 | 52 | #2,451 |
| 2016 | 7 | #12,986 | 43 | #2,784 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,645 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,036 | 44 | #2,709 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,082 | 48 | #2,532 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,283 | 21 | #4,539 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,442 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,352 | 10 | #7,615 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,381 | 8 | #9,028 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,703 | 11 | #7,214 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,751 | 6 | #10,997 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,500 | 8 | #8,763 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,196 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,267 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #13,963 | 5 | #10,968 |
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| 2001 | 5 | #15,497 | — | — |
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Famous people named Amaziah
- Amaziah of Judah Politician · -802–-776
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaziah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew.
How popular is the name Amaziah in 2025?
Amaziah ranked #3,246 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amaziah?
792 babies have been named Amaziah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amaziah most popular?
Amaziah peaked in 2019, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Amaziah a boy or girl name?
Amaziah is used for both: about 16% of babies named Amaziah have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Amaziah rising or falling?
Amaziah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amaziah?
Well-known people named Amaziah include Amaziah of Judah (politician).