Azrael Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Azrael is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Azrael?
Azrael is spelled A-Z-R-A-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Azrael at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Azrael is commonly understood to mean “Whom God helps” or “Help of God,” derived from Hebrew components.
- Origin
- The name Azrael may derive from Hebrew and Arabic origins and is commonly associated with angelology in Abrahamic religions.
- Pronunciation
- AZ-ree-el · 3 syllables
Azrael Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,554
Recorded Births22
Rank#656
Recorded Births421
- Girls usage rose 1,088 places to #5,554 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 78 places to #656 and recorded 63 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 Azrael Mean?
Azrael is commonly understood to mean “Whom God helps” or “Help of God,” derived from Hebrew components.
Origin: The name Azrael may derive from Hebrew and Arabic origins and is commonly associated with angelology in Abrahamic religions.
How Do You Pronounce Azrael?
PronunciationAZ-ree-el
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Azrael?
- History
- Azrael appears in various religious texts and traditions as an angelic being responsible for separating souls from bodies at death.
- Cultural notes
- In some Islamic and Jewish traditions, Azrael is recognized as the angel of death, symbolizing the transition from life to the afterlife.
Azrael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2025 | Boys | 421 | #656 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 358 | #734 |
| 2023 | Girls | 23 | #5,390 |
| 2023 | Boys | 394 | #684 |
| 2022 | Girls | 31 | #4,472 |
| 2022 | Boys | 355 | #731 |
| 2021 | Girls | 30 | #4,507 |
| 2021 | Boys | 284 | #837 |
| 2020 | Girls | 34 | #4,078 |
| 2020 | Boys | 240 | #928 |
| 2019 | Girls | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2019 | Boys | 225 | #953 |
| 2018 | Girls | 26 | #5,007 |
| 2018 | Boys | 150 | #1,234 |
| 2017 | Girls | 22 | #5,661 |
| 2017 | Boys | 132 | #1,348 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 113 | #1,501 |
| 2015 | Girls | 13 | #8,447 |
| 2015 | Boys | 65 | #2,132 |
| 2014 | Girls | 17 | #6,987 |
| 2014 | Boys | 56 | #2,317 |
When Was Azrael 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
421 recorded births
National rank #656
2023 · Boys
394 recorded births
National rank #684
2024 · Boys
358 recorded births
National rank #734
2022 · Boys
355 recorded births
National rank #731
Where Azrael 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #295 | 26 |
| NV | #299 | 10 |
| TX | #352 | 106 |
| OR | #398 | 9 |
| KS | #428 | 8 |
| CA | #472 | 67 |
| MS | #522 | 5 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |