Is Azalea a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Azalea is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Azalea?

It’s currently ranked #327 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Azalea?

uh-ZAY-lee-uh · IPA: /əˈzeɪliə/

Azalea Girl

Popularity: #327 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-ZAY-lee-uh / əˈzeɪliə

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: dry; English: a flowering plant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Azalea is derived from the Greek word 'azaleos,' meaning 'dry.' It is also associated with the flowering shrub of the same name, which is native to Asia and North America. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. Azaleas are often celebrated for their vibrant blooms and are commonly used in gardens and landscaping.

Trend Summary

Azalea has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Variants

Azaleah

International Variants

Azalée (French)
Azaléia (Portuguese)

Famous people named Azalea

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Fictional characters named Azalea

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Sibling Suggestions

Amelia Isabella Sophia Lila Clara Juliet

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Azalea was first seen in the United States in 1902. Azalea has ranked as high as #635 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Azalea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Azalea (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	118	15%
CA	114	14%
FL	56	7%
AZ	36	4%
OH	32	4%
NY	30	4%
PA	29	4%
IL	25	3%
GA	23	3%
MN	23	3%
CO	22	3%
NC	22	3%
VA	21	3%
WA	21	3%
UT	19	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1902	7
1903	5
1904	6
1905	6
1906	11
1907	5
1908	11
1909	8
1910	5
1911	6
1912	10
1913	13
1914	9
1915	11
1916	16
1917	14
1918	20
1919	14
1920	24
1921	17
1922	14
1923	10
1924	10
1925	11
1926	13
1927	5
1928	10
1929	13
1931	7
1932	9
1934	5
1935	9
1936	8
1937	5
1938	7
1939	5
1941	6
1942	5
1943	10
1946	6
1948	5
1950	11
1951	11
1952	8
1953	18
1954	5
1955	6
1956	17
1958	5
1960	8
1962	10
1964	8
1967	6
1969	11
1970	8
1971	9
1972	7
1973	11
1974	19
1975	15
1976	17
1977	16
1978	19
1979	14
1980	11
1981	21
1982	12
1983	15
1984	13
1985	14
1986	11
1987	19
1988	20
1989	26
1990	23
1991	25
1992	25
1993	33
1994	33
1995	28
1996	46
1997	56
1998	57
1999	58
2000	60
2001	86
2002	97
2003	94
2004	97
2005	137
2006	121
2007	128
2008	138
2009	136
2010	165
2011	204
2012	296
2013	446
2014	584
2015	524
2016	524
2017	523
2018	608
2019	579
2020	634
2021	750
2022	782
2023	841
2024	868