Azella
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 89 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Azella is a three-syllable girl's name with a melodic, romantic sound — a pattern shared with Italian and French feminine names. With only 89 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Azella ranks #9620 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azella is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine variant of Aziel or related to the Hebrew az, meaning 'strong, mighty.' The -ella suffix adds the Italian/Latin feminine diminutive, creating a name that combines Hebrew strength with the flowing, Romantic beauty of -ella endings beloved in names like Isabella, Arabella, and Rosella.
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Azella is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Azella has been recorded as a girl's name since 1915, with 89 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azella has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | #10240 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 26 | #14059 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 16 | #4525 | — |
The Story of Azella
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Azella is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azella are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Azella?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Azella — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 47 births that decade.
Azella by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1915–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9620 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10419 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9779 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9050 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12333 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12683 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14606 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16833 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12112 |
| 1919 | 5 | #4893 |
| 1918 | 6 | #4343 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4340 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2024