Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Alazar since 1999
Babies named Alazar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alazar's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Alazar is an Ethiopian name with biblical roots, a variant of Eleazar. It entered U.S. naming records in 1999 and has seen stable usage since, peaking in 2024. While still rare (1 in 213,510 in 2025), it holds cultural significance in Ethiopian Christian communities and is occasionally used in the diaspora. The name's steady trajectory suggests a quiet but enduring presence, primarily among families with Ethiopian heritage.
Alazar is an Ethiopian given name, a variant of Eleazar, which is of Hebrew origin (El'azar, meaning 'God has helped'). It is commonly used in the Amharic-speaking communities of Ethiopia. The name has been adopted across the Ethiopian diaspora and is often given in Christian families honoring the biblical figure Eleazar.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Lazar
Sibling names for Alazar
Names that share Alazar's style, for a brother or sister.
