Azrael Unisex

Popularity: #596 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAZ-ree-el / /ˈæzreɪəl/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: helper of God; Arabic: angel of death

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew tradition, Azrael is often associated with the role of an angelic figure who assists in guiding souls. In Arabic culture, Azrael is recognized as the angel of death, responsible for taking the souls of the deceased.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Azraeel
  • Azra
  • Azriel

International Variants

  • Azraël (French)
  • Azraeel (Arabic)

Famous people named Azrael

Azrael — character in various religious texts.

Azrael — name used in literature.

Fictional characters named Azrael

Azrael — character in 'The Smurfs'.

Sibling Suggestions

GabrielMichaelRaphaelUrielSeraphimEzekiel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Azrael was first seen in the United States in 1994. Azrael has ranked as high as #988 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Azrael has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Azrael (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 64
23%
TX 57
21%
FL 27
10%
AZ 19
7%
NY 13
5%
OH 11
4%
NM 9
3%
IL 9
3%
IN 8
3%
PA 8
3%
GA 8
3%
OK 6
2%
MO 6
2%
TN 6
2%
NC 6
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19945
19965
19987
200011
20019
200217
200316
200412
200518
200626
200722
200836
200928
201034
201140
201243
201366
201456
201565
2016113
2017132
2018150
2019225
2020240
2021283
2022355
2023394
2024354