Azelie
A girl's name of French origin with 309 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Azelie, you're looking at a name that fewer than 309 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, approachable ending gives Azelie a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Azelie ranks #4289 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azelie is a girl's baby name of French origin, a French form of Azalea, from the Greek azaleos meaning 'dry' — the azalea flower thrives on dry, acidic soil. The flower name has become associated with spring beauty, color, and delicate botanical elegance.
Azelie carries the specific charm of French botanical names — exotic yet refined, rooted in nature while feeling thoroughly civilized. Blessed Azelie Martin, the mother of Saint Therese of Lisieux, gives the name Catholic spiritual heritage as well. It sits alongside Amelie, Elodie, and Leonie in the family of French feminine names ending in -ie that feel both vintage and irresistibly current.
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In the American context, Azelie is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1884–2024). Its French 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, Azelie is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #4289), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azelie has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1884.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 160 | #4385 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 127 | #9003 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 6 | #4138 | ▼ |
| 1900s | 11 | #1781 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 5 | #1039 | — |
The Story of Azelie
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Azelie is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azelie are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Azelie?
Only about 1 in every 109,091 babies born in 2024 was named Azelie — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1884, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 160 births that decade.
Azelie by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1884–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | #4289 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3845 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4492 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4524 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4774 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4926 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5814 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5386 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7300 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6760 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13283 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11150 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17406 |
| 1917 | 6 | #4138 |
| 1903 | 5 | #1818 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1743 |
| 1884 | 5 | #1039 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1884–2024