Azura
Every Azura since 1975 — 1,011 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azura
Azura is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,713 in 2025 with 119 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,011 American babies have been named Azura. Its peak came in 2025, when 119 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 Azura stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azura year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | #1,713 |
| 2024 | 109 | #1,841 |
| 2023 | 85 | #2,214 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,410 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,724 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,661 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,936 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,085 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,924 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,792 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,746 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,196 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,257 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,229 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,491 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,686 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,383 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,469 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,257 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,305 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,562 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,458 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,136 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,487 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,004 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,220 |
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| 1975 | 5 | #9,193 |
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Famous people named Azura
- Azura Skye Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azura in 2025?
Azura ranked #1,713 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 119 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azura?
1,011 babies have been named Azura in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azura most popular?
Azura peaked in 2025, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Azura a boy or girl name?
Azura is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azura rising or falling?
Azura is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Azura?
Well-known people named Azura include Azura Skye (actor).