Rising since 2018, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Azair since 2018
Babies named Azair per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 136 |
Meaning & origin
Azair is a modern, rare name that entered U.S. records in 2018. As of 2025, it ranks 4,050th nationally, with only about 1 in every 65,695 boys receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2022, and it has been on a rising trajectory since its debut. The name's exact origin is unclear, which adds to its unique and contemporary appeal. Though no top states have been recorded for Azair yet, it fits a trend of short, strong-sounding names ending in 'air' or 'ar.'
Azair first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018. It may be a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Azariah (Hebrew, 'helped by God') or Azar (Persian, 'fire'), or it may be an invented name with no specific historical derivation. Given its recent emergence, its etymology remains uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zair, Azi
Variants: Azar, Azairr
Sibling names for Azair
Names that share Azair's style, for a brother or sister.
