Azza

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 56 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

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Azza is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic azza meaning 'mighty' or 'dear, precious.' The name is used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities, carrying connotations of both strength and beloved status — a powerful combination of qualities.

Azza is spare and strong — two syllables that pack considerable meaning, expressing both might and preciousness in a name that is as direct as it is beautiful.

EtymologyShow more

Azza appeared in SSA records in 1997, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

With only 56 recorded births, Azza has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1997

2007

Peak

8 births

1997

First recorded

27 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Azza has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.

First appeared: 1997Peak: 2007 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Azza
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	8	#11328	▼
2010s	14	#13027	▼
2000s	24	#15267	▲
1990s	10	#14345	—

The Story of Azza

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2007, Azza is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Azza are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.

How rare is Azza?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azza is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 24 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Azza by the numbers

Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(9 years, 1997–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Azza
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	8	#11328	+2 (33.3%)
2018	6	#14050	-2 (-25.0%)
2015	8	#12004	+3 (60.0%)
2008	5	#17924	-3 (-37.5%)
2007	8	#12848	+3 (60.0%)
2004	5	#16459	-1 (-16.7%)
2002	6	#13837	+1 (20.0%)
1999	5	#14691	0
1997	5	#13998	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azza a boy's or girl's name?

Azza is primarily a girl's name.

When was Azza most popular?

Azza reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Azza?

Azza is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 56 babies in the U.S. since 1997. Its peak was in 2007.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2023