Azael Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Azael is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Azael?
Azael is spelled A-Z-A-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Azael at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Azael may derive from Hebrew elements meaning “strength” and “God.”
- Origin
- Azael is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, possibly linked to biblical or ancient Semitic contexts.
- Pronunciation
- ah-ZAY-el · 3 syllables
Azael Popularity in 2025
Rank#645
Recorded Births432
- Boys usage rose 10 places to #645 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Azael Mean?
Azael may derive from Hebrew elements meaning “strength” and “God.”
Origin: Azael is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, possibly linked to biblical or ancient Semitic contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Azael?
Pronunciationah-ZAY-el
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Azael?
- History
- The name Azael appears in various historical and religious texts related to Semitic traditions, although specific earliest uses are not clearly documented.
Azael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 432 | #645 |
| 2024 | Boys | 420 | #655 |
| 2023 | Boys | 379 | #702 |
| 2022 | Boys | 287 | #848 |
| 2021 | Boys | 237 | #951 |
| 2020 | Boys | 173 | #1,130 |
| 2019 | Boys | 178 | #1,107 |
| 2018 | Boys | 117 | #1,478 |
| 2017 | Boys | 120 | #1,433 |
| 2016 | Boys | 112 | #1,515 |
| 2015 | Boys | 122 | #1,406 |
| 2014 | Boys | 104 | #1,536 |
| 2013 | Boys | 95 | #1,613 |
| 2012 | Boys | 82 | #1,799 |
| 2011 | Boys | 66 | #2,035 |
| 2010 | Boys | 89 | #1,713 |
| 2009 | Boys | 117 | #1,433 |
| 2008 | Boys | 109 | #1,494 |
| 2007 | Boys | 93 | #1,650 |
| 2006 | Boys | 89 | #1,617 |
| 2005 | Boys | 74 | #1,772 |
| 2004 | Boys | 76 | #1,687 |
| 2003 | Boys | 78 | #1,611 |
| 2002 | Boys | 29 | #3,095 |
When Was Azael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
432 recorded births
National rank #645
2024 · Boys
420 recorded births
National rank #655
2023 · Boys
379 recorded births
National rank #702
2022 · Boys
287 recorded births
National rank #848
Where Azael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #273 | 143 |
| NM | #311 | 6 |
| NV | #323 | 9 |
| AZ | #357 | 21 |
| OR | #378 | 10 |
| CA | #401 | 82 |
| CO | #441 | 13 |
| WI | #618 | 7 |