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Azalia
GirlEnglish, Greek· “from azalea, the flower”
- Meaning
- from azalea, the flower
- Origin
- English, Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-ZAYL-yuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,331
- US babies 2025
- 78
- Best rank
- #1,522 (1898)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Azalia
Azalia is an English and Greek name that is usually said to mean “from azalea, the flower”.
Azalia turns the name of the azalea shrub into a given name. The plant's name comes from the Greek azaleos, meaning dry, since early botanists believed it grew in dry ground. Changing the -ea ending to -ia pulls it toward names like Amelia and Dahlia and makes it look more personal than botanical. It is usually pronounced uh-ZAYL-yuh, with some families saying uh-ZAY-lee-uh. The name fits the fashion for flower names that are a little less expected than Lily or Rose. Aza, Zali and Lia are all simple ways to shorten it.
Popularity over time
Azalia first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,522 in 1898, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 95 were named Azalia. In 2025, 78 babies were named Azalia, and it ranked #2,331 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,120 in 1920, #2,664 in 1950, #4,536 in 1980, #4,418 in 2000, #2,811 in 2010, and #2,331 in 2025. Of the 2,328 US girls named Azalia since records began, 26% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 454 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Eleonora, Hiba, Tova, Bliss, and Nahomy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Azalia ranked highest in Texas, California, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1471 | 16 |
| California | #1854 | 11 |
| New York | #1868 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Azalia is usually pronounced uh-ZAYL-yuh, with four syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Azalia
A few middle names that flow with Azalia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Azalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azalia mean?
Azalia is an English and Greek name that is usually said to mean “from azalea, the flower”.
What is the origin of the name Azalia?
Azalia has English and Greek roots. Azalia turns the name of the azalea shrub into a given name.
Is Azalia a popular name?
Not especially. Azalia ranked #2,331 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Azalia a boy or girl name?
Azalia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Azalia?
Azalia is usually pronounced uh-ZAYL-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings