Azeez
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 127 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Azeez is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Aziz, meaning 'mighty,' 'powerful,' or 'beloved.' Al-Aziz ('The All-Powerful') is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, and the name has been borne by Egyptian pharaohs, Islamic sultans, and countless figures across the Arab world.
Azeez carries the dual meaning of strength and love — power that is also cherished — making it a name with both commanding authority and deep warmth, widely used in West African Muslim communities and across the Arab world.
EtymologyShow more
Azeez is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Azeez creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azeez climbed 4252 spots in the last 20 years — from #11535 to #7283.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 33 | #9055 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 31 | #10891 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 25 | #9926 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 32 | #7931 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | #6161 | — |
The Story of Azeez
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Azeez is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Azeez are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Azeez?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Azeez — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2020s with 33 births that decade.
Azeez by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1987–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7283 |
| 2022 | 7 | #9941 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8249 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10747 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8990 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9787 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10926 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12279 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12472 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11066 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11535 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9510 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7592 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8803 |
| 1998 | 10 | #5873 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9399 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8324 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7258 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6161 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2024