Azusena
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 426 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Azusena hit its peak of 39 births in 2001, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Azusena reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Azusena is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Azusena is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a variant of Azucena, from the Arabic as-susana meaning 'lily' — the white lily associated with the Virgin Mary, purity, and divine grace in Catholic tradition. The name is widely used in Mexico and Latin America.
Azusena carries the fragrance of white lilies and the devotion of Marian Catholic tradition. Its five-syllable fullness — a-zu-SE-na — unfolds with an unhurried elegance that feels both ancient and warmly feminine.
EtymologyShow more
Azusena is built from 7 letters and four syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Spanish naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Azusena creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azusena has 38+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1964.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 | #13619 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 178 | #7639 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 134 | #6869 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 55 | #9067 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 33 | #8982 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #6839 | — |
The Story of Azusena
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Azusena is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Azusena are most likely born between 1991 and 2011.
How rare is Azusena?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azusena is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1964, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 178 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Azusena by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Azusena per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(38 years, 1964–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | #14851 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12333 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13672 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8974 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7793 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8593 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13795 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7562 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8798 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6634 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4294 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3424 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6527 |
| 1999 | 16 | #6227 |
| 1998 | 11 | #8067 |
| 1997 | 13 | #6901 |
| 1996 | 11 | #7645 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5471 |
| 1994 | 12 | #7153 |
| 1993 | 12 | #7084 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1964–2014