Is Azari a boy's or girl's name?

Azari is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 751 recorded births.

When was Azari most popular?

Azari reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 413 births that year. It is currently ranked #875 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Azari?

Azari is currently ranked #875 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,683 babies since 1998.

Azari

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#875▼ 178in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative spelling of Azeri.

Azari is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, possibly a feminine form of Azariah, from the Hebrew meaning "helped by God" or "whom God helps," composed of azar (to help) and yah (God). It carries a spiritual, luminous quality.

Azari is a rare, distinctive name that has been growing in the United States as parents seek names that begin with the striking AZ combination. Its soft ending and strong opening create a memorable balance, and its divine meaning gives it genuine depth.

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Popularity Over Time

Azari climbed 9940 spots in the last 20 years — from #10815 to #875.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Azari
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,045	#1486	▲
2010s	504	#3291	▲
2000s	129	#8245	▲
1990s	5	#14415	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1998–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Azari
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	307	#875	-106 (-25.7%)
2023	413	#697	+252 (156.5%)
2022	161	#1411	+76 (89.4%)
2021	85	#2188	+6 (7.6%)
2020	79	#2258	+12 (17.9%)
2019	67	#2604	+17 (34.0%)
2018	50	#3208	-7 (-12.3%)
2017	57	#2906	-4 (-6.6%)
2016	61	#2804	+2 (3.4%)
2015	59	#2933	+14 (31.1%)
2014	45	#3493	+2 (4.7%)
2013	43	#3580	+2 (4.9%)
2012	41	#3791	-3 (-6.8%)
2011	44	#3555	+7 (18.9%)
2010	37	#4037	+11 (42.3%)
2009	26	#5406	+2 (8.3%)
2008	24	#5784	+1 (4.3%)
2007	23	#5926	+5 (27.8%)
2006	18	#6901	+6 (50.0%)
2005	12	#8976	+3 (33.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Azari as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Azari has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 751 births since 2001.

#1774

Current rank

751

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Azari be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Azari is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #875. As a boy's name, it ranks #1774.

Azari has two lives

Azari, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1998–2024) · Methodology