Azalea
Meaningdry · Greek
- US rank
- #278
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #278 in 2025
1,109 babies were named Azalea in the US in 2025. It has climbed 205 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1902–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Azalea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,449 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Azalea, 1,109 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Azalea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAzalea first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearAzalea is at its all-time high right now: #278 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAzalea is 21× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,303 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,449.
- TrendAzalea has climbed 205 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #278. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAzalea is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #130, followed by Hawaii (#136) and Colorado (#161). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Greek, Azalea means “dry”.
About the name Azalea
Azalea is a girl name meaning “dry”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lea”. US birth records list Azalea for girls from 1902 to 2025, in 110 of those 124 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #278 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #278, with 1,109 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 | 40,630 girls |
| 1910s | 15 | 68,259 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 94,073 girls |
| 1930s | 5.2 | 193,424 girls |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 442,478 girls |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 232,019 girls |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 427,350 girls |
| 1970s | 8.8 | 113,122 girls |
| 1980s | 9.4 | 106,724 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,512 girls |
| 2000s | 59 | 16,941 girls |
| 2010s | 255 | 3,914 girls |
| 2020s | 513 | 1,948 girls |
Questions about the name Azalea
What does the name Azalea mean?
Azalea means “dry” in Greek.
Is Azalea a boy or girl name?
Azalea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Azalea?
Azalea ranked #278 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,109 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#278).