Holding steady.
Popularity of Azadeh since 1978
Babies named Azadeh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Azadeh is a Persian feminine name meaning 'free' or 'noble', drawn from the word 'āzād'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978 and reached its peak popularity in 1979, when it ranked 9,583rd among girls' names, with only a handful of births. Since then, its usage has been stable but minimal, with no rank in the most recent year (2025). The name's trajectory has been flat, neither gaining nor losing significant ground over the decades. While it has not concentrated in any particular U.S. state, Azadeh carries strong cultural ties to Persian heritage and is a meaningful choice for families seeking a name that embodies ideals of liberty and nobility.
Azadeh derives from the Persian word 'āzād' meaning 'free' or 'noble', combined with the feminine suffix '-eh'. It has been used in Persian-speaking communities as a given name for girls, carrying connotations of freedom and high social standing. The name appears in classical Persian poetry and literature, further cementing its cultural resonance.
“Azadeh” around the world
Where Azadeh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azi, Zadeh
Sibling names for Azadeh
Names that share Azadeh's style, for a brother or sister.
