Total births
667
Unisex name · since 2003
Amaziah
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 667 babies named Amaziah, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3508
- among boys today
- 667
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
667 babies have been named Amaziah since 2003, making it today's #3508 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amaziah has been recorded 667 times among boys since 2003, currently ranked #3508 nationally and more common than 75% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #3508 among boys today
- 667 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amaziah is currently the #3508 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 667 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3508
- among boys today
- 667
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Amaziah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3508
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Amaziah was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
72 babies were named Amaziah in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Amaziah compares
667 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Amaziah's all-time total is 82% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amaziah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 667 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 72 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amaziah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Amaziah splits its recorded history at 2015: 73% of all births land in the more recent half, 27% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 72 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Amaziah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,508
Active since
2003
Amaziah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Amaziah popularity over time - girls
125 total births recorded since 2001 (Amaziah as girls' name)
Amaziah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amaziah's strongest decade.
416 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Amaziah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
416 births
- 2020s
2020s
207 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 416 births (62% of all-time use).
How Amaziah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Amaziah's total volume
Amaziah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amaziah by state
Where Amaziah concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 74 | 11.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 68 | 10.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 13 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Washington | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Amaziah's total US births 11.1%
Even split
74 of 667 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amaziah? ▼
Since 2003, Social Security records show 667 babies named Amaziah. Today it holds rank #3508 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 72 births.
When was Amaziah most popular? ▼
Amaziah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 416 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Amaziah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amaziah are California (74 births), Texas (68 births), Florida (13 births).
Is Amaziah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Amaziah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 667 births, and as a girl's name it has 125 births.
How long has the name Amaziah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Amaziah since 2003 -- 23 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Amaziah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amari, Amare, Amar, Amado, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amaziah's data
- Amaziah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (416 total births) through the 2020s (207) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Amaziahs (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amaziah
Nearby Names Like Amaziah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amaziah
Amari Boy
#172 31,994 births
Amare Boy
#2094 6,150 births
Amar Boy
#1242 4,989 births
Amado Boy
#1250 4,769 births
Amarion Boy
#1301 4,423 births
Compare Amaziah side by side: Amaziah vs Amari Amaziah vs Amare Amaziah vs Amar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amaziah
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amaziah: #3508 Unisex Name - 667 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amaziah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amaziah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.