Aza
Every Aza since 1920 — 623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aza
Aza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,358 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 623 American babies have been named Aza — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Aza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aza 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 | 18 | #6,358 | 19 | #5,057 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,982 | 13 | #6,507 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,201 | 8 | #9,006 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,336 | 11 | #7,315 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,311 | — | — |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,691 | 5 | #12,224 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,055 | 10 | #7,712 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,336 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,540 | 10 | #7,622 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,300 | — | — |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,759 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,112 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,377 | 5 | #12,348 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,708 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,265 | 8 | #8,838 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,632 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #8,972 | 7 | #9,969 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,570 | — | — |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,436 | — | — |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,533 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,213 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,942 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,587 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,372 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,243 | — | — |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,096 | 6 | #9,194 |
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| 1930 | 5 | #4,613 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,035 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,440 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aza in 2025?
Aza ranked #6,358 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aza?
623 babies have been named Aza in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aza most popular?
Aza peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Aza a boy or girl name?
Aza is used for both: about 82% of babies named Aza have been girls and 18% boys.
Is the name Aza rising or falling?
Aza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.