Azra
Meaningvirgin, maiden · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,583 in 2025
67 babies were named Azra in the US in 2025. It has climbed 432 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025
US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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 Azra you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,981 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Azra, 67 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Azra would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAzra first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearAzra is at its all-time high right now: #2,583 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAzra is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 138,889 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 23,981.
- TrendAzra has climbed 432 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAzra is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #540. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlAzra is given to both boys and girls: 77% of the 87 babies named Azra in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Azra means “virgin, maiden”.
About the name Azra
Azra is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin meaning “virgin, maiden”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-zra”. US birth records list Azra for girls from 1976 to 2025, in 42 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,583 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,583, with 67 babies. Of the 87 US babies named Azra in 2025, 77% were girls and 23% were boys.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.8 | 547,945 girls |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 591,716 girls |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 200,803 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,061 girls |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,740 girls |
| 2020s | 39 | 25,884 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 543,478 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 115,163 boys |
More Hebrew names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
Questions about the name Azra
What does the name Azra mean?
Azra means “virgin, maiden” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Azra?
Azra has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Mia.
Is Azra a boy or girl name?
Both. Azra is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 77% of US babies named Azra were girls.
How popular is the name Azra?
Azra ranked #2,583 for US girls in 2025, given to 67 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,583).