Rising since 2008, #809 for boys today.
Popularity of Azai since 2008
Babies named Azai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 382 |
| 2020s | 1,177 |
Meaning & origin
Azai is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2008. Since then it has climbed steadily, reaching its peak rank of 809 in 2025. The name is given to roughly 1 in every 5,564 boys, reflecting its growing but still uncommon status. It is most popular in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Its etymology is unclear; it may be a creative spelling of Azariah or a standalone invention. As a rising name of the 2020s, Azai fits a trend of short, vowel-heavy names ending in 'ai' or 'i'.
Azai first appeared in U.S. naming records in 2008. It may be a modern respelling of Azariah or a creative formation based on the popular 'Az-' prefix combined with the fashionable ending '-ai'. Its rapid rise in use since 2008 suggests a contemporary coinage rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Where Azai is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Az, Zai
Sibling names for Azai
Names that share Azai's style, for a brother or sister.
