Azalia
Azalia is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Spared by God, or reserved by God; also connected to the azalea flower.
Origin and history
Azalia is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'spared by God' or 'God has reserved'. It is also often associated with the flowering shrub azalea, serving as a botanical name variant. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
2,328 babies in the United States have been named Azalia since 1880. It ranks #3651 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1647.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.8 %)
- CA (34.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- AZ (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 122 |
| 1980-1990 | 175 |
| 1990-2000 | 198 |
| 2000-2010 | 426 |
| 2010-2019 | 610 |
| 2020-2029 | 454 |
Nicknames
Aza, Zalie, Zaza
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Biblical Hebrew name Azaliah, meaning 'God has set apart'.
- Its modern usage is frequently influenced by the spelling variant of the floral name Azalea.