Azzahra
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Azzahra currently holds position #12319. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2016 to 2024, Azzahra has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Azzahra ranks #12319 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azzahra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'the brilliant,' 'the radiant,' or 'the luminous flower,' from the Arabic zahara (to shine, to bloom). It is one of the most revered titles of Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
Fatimah al-Zahra (Fatimah the Radiant) is one of the most venerated figures in Islam, especially in Shia tradition. Naming a daughter Azzahra is an act of profound spiritual devotion, invoking the beauty, purity, and luminous example of the Prophet's beloved daughter.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Azzahra is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2016 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Azzahra’s rarity (12 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azzahra has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | #12319 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | #16627 | — |
The Story of Azzahra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Azzahra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azzahra are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.
How rare is Azzahra?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Azzahra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2016–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12319 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16627 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2024