Azuri
Primarily a girl's name of Spanish origin with 915 recorded births. Also given to 6 boys.
Meaning & Origin
plural of azuro
Azuri is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a variant of Azure, from the Old French azur meaning 'sky blue' — the clear, vivid blue of the Mediterranean sky and sea. As a name, it carries the color of open sky and clear water.
Azuri has a dreamy, color-name quality that sits alongside Indigo, Violet, and Scarlett as names drawn from the visible spectrum. The Italian/Spanish -i ending gives it a warmer, more flowing quality than straight Azure. A name as clear and beautiful as the color it invokes.
EtymologyShow more
Azuri first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2005. A twenty-first-century entry, Azuri belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
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
Azuri has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 516 | #1982 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 342 | #5648 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 57 | #10322 | — |
The Story of Azuri
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Azuri is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azuri are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Azuri?
Only about 1 in every 27,907 babies born in 2024 was named Azuri — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2020s with 516 births that decade.
Azuri by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Azuri per day would take 2.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 129 | #1611 |
| 2023 | 143 | #1506 |
| 2022 | 91 | #2107 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2511 |
| 2020 | 83 | #2173 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2784 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2933 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3702 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3291 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3930 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4910 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5517 |
| 2012 | 28 | #4983 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15117 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9314 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8513 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11735 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7437 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10710 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13217 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Azuri as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Azuri has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024