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Azura
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Persian· “sky blue, from azure”
- Meaning
- sky blue, from azure
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Persian
- Pronunciation
- uh-ZOOR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,713
- US babies 2025
- 119
- Best rank
- #1,713 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Azura
Azura is an American (modern coinage) and Persian name that is usually said to mean “sky blue, from azure”.
Azura is a modern name shaped from azure, the English word for a clear sky blue. Azure came into English through Old French and Spanish from Arabic and ultimately from the Persian lazhward, the name of a place where lapis lazuli was mined and of the blue stone itself. Adding -a turns the word into a flowing feminine name, in the style of Aurora and Azalea. It is said uh-ZOOR-uh, and some say uh-ZHUR-uh. Zura and Azzy are possible nicknames. The name has a calm, airy feel.
Popularity over time
Azura first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,713, and its highest count, 119 babies. Use has grown 310% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #7,220 in 2000, #6,686 in 2010, and #1,713 in 2025. Of the 1,011 US girls named Azura since records began, 51% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 318 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Siara, Marwa, Aulani, Yasmina, and Rayah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Azura ranked highest in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Indiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #767 | 12 |
| Colorado | #810 | 6 |
| Indiana | #833 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #1058 | 6 |
| Michigan | #1243 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Azura is usually pronounced uh-ZOOR-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Azura
A few middle names that flow with Azura: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Azura
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azura mean?
Azura is an American (modern coinage) and Persian name that is usually said to mean “sky blue, from azure”.
What is the origin of the name Azura?
Azura has modern American and Persian roots. Azura is a modern name shaped from azure, the English word for a clear sky blue.
Is Azura a popular name?
Not especially. Azura ranked #1,713 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Azura a boy or girl name?
Azura is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Azura?
Azura is usually pronounced uh-ZOOR-uh. 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