Azelea
A girl's name of Greek origin with 115 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Azelea, you're looking at a name that fewer than 115 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The bright, upbeat ending gives Azelea a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
In the most recent SSA release, Azelea ranks #10360 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azelea is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub whose name derives from the Greek azaleos meaning 'dry' (referring to the plant's preferred dry habitat). Azalea flowers are associated with abundance, delicateness, and taking care of oneself.
Fresh and botanical, Azelea is a flower name with bright pink-and-white blossoms at its heart — a name of spring gardens, vivid color, and the kind of beauty that announces itself joyfully.
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In the American context, Azelea is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2001–2024). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Azelea is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #10360), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azelea has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 43 | #11106 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 52 | #13591 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 20 | #13806 | — |
The Story of Azelea
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Azelea is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azelea are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Azelea?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Azelea — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2010s with 52 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Azelea by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2001–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10360 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12339 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8103 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12398 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12332 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15882 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9245 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14394 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8469 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16832 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16934 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13380 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11575 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16109 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13735 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2024