Azalea Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Azalea is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Azalea?
Azalea is spelled A-Z-A-L-E-A. The name has 6 letters.
Azalea at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Azalea is derived from the Greek word “azaleos,” meaning dry or arid, which refers to the type of soil where the azalea plant commonly grows.
- Origin
- Azalea is commonly associated with the botanical name of a flowering shrub and has been adopted as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- az-uh-LEE-uh · 4 syllables
Azalea Popularity in 2025
Rank#278
Recorded Births1,109
- Girls usage rose 79 places to #278 and recorded 237 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 Azalea Mean?
Azalea is derived from the Greek word “azaleos,” meaning dry or arid, which refers to the type of soil where the azalea plant commonly grows.
Origin: Azalea is commonly associated with the botanical name of a flowering shrub and has been adopted as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Azalea?
Pronunciationaz-uh-LEE-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Azalea?
- History
- The name Azalea has been recorded as a given name from the late 19th century onward, often inspired by the flower and its popularity in horticulture.
Azalea 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 | Girls | 1,109 | #278 |
| 2024 | Girls | 872 | #357 |
| 2023 | Girls | 841 | #365 |
| 2022 | Girls | 783 | #401 |
| 2021 | Girls | 753 | #419 |
| 2020 | Girls | 634 | #483 |
| 2019 | Girls | 581 | #528 |
| 2018 | Girls | 610 | #509 |
| 2017 | Girls | 523 | #576 |
| 2016 | Girls | 524 | #586 |
| 2015 | Girls | 524 | #580 |
| 2014 | Girls | 584 | #531 |
| 2013 | Girls | 446 | #628 |
| 2012 | Girls | 296 | #893 |
| 2011 | Girls | 204 | #1,182 |
| 2010 | Girls | 165 | #1,392 |
| 2009 | Girls | 136 | #1,639 |
| 2008 | Girls | 138 | #1,635 |
| 2007 | Girls | 128 | #1,704 |
| 2006 | Girls | 121 | #1,722 |
| 2005 | Girls | 137 | #1,513 |
| 2004 | Girls | 97 | #1,925 |
| 2003 | Girls | 94 | #1,925 |
| 2002 | Girls | 97 | #1,844 |
When Was Azalea 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 · Girls
1,109 recorded births
National rank #278
2024 · Girls
872 recorded births
National rank #357
2023 · Girls
841 recorded births
National rank #365
2022 · Girls
783 recorded births
National rank #401
Where Azalea 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #130 | 11 |
| HI | #136 | 6 |
| CO | #161 | 36 |
| OR | #181 | 20 |
| SD | #188 | 6 |
| AZ | #189 | 35 |
| CA | #193 | 172 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |