Azalia
From azalia, an archaic form of azalea.
Every Azalia since 1898 — 2,328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azalia
Azalia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,331 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 2,328 American babies have been named Azalia. Its peak came in 2024, when 95 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 Azalia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azalia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #2,331 |
| 2024 | 95 | #2,041 |
| 2023 | 79 | #2,317 |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,229 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,421 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,455 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,507 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,252 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,058 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,977 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,652 |
| 2014 | 81 | #2,291 |
| 2013 | 88 | #2,139 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,324 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,845 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,811 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,311 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,872 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,253 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,513 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,871 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,004 |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,006 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,527 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,035 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,418 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,998 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,583 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,707 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,536 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,274 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,082 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,210 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,773 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,664 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,411 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,789 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,120 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,830 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,721 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azalia mean?
From azalia, an archaic form of azalea.
How popular is the name Azalia in 2025?
Azalia ranked #2,331 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azalia?
2,328 babies have been named Azalia in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azalia most popular?
Azalia peaked in 2024, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Azalia a boy or girl name?
Azalia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azalia rising or falling?
Azalia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.