Azura
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 890 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Azura has 890 recorded U.S. births across 49+ years, peaking at 108 in 2024. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Azura ranks #1848 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azura is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, from the Spanish azul (blue), meaning 'sky blue' or 'azure.' Azure is the vivid blue of a cloudless summer sky — a color that has symbolized heaven, infinity, and calm across cultures and centuries.
About 890 U.S. births are recorded. Azura has a rare, gem-like quality — it sounds like it was made from sky and light. Parents drawn to color names and names with a celestial feeling often discover Azura as a more unusual alternative to Sky or Celeste.
EtymologyShow more
Azura first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1975. First appearing in the 1970s, Azura emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Spanish classification suggests a path from spanish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azura climbed 14609 spots in the last 20 years — from #16457 to #1848.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 394 | #2375 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 318 | #4733 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 149 | #8327 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 24 | #12725 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #9194 | — |
The Story of Azura
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Azura is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azura are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Azura?
Only about 1 in every 33,333 babies born in 2024 was named Azura — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 394 births that decade.
Azura by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Azura per day would take 2.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108 | #1848 |
| 2023 | 85 | #2213 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2406 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2723 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2686 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3935 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4082 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3924 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3791 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4745 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4196 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4257 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4229 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7490 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6685 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7382 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7467 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5257 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8305 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7561 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024