Rising since 2015, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Azaleia since 2012
Babies named Azaleia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Azaleia entered U.S. birth records in 2012, a latecomer to the floral-name trend that has made Azalea, Lily, and Rose perennial favorites. As of 2025, it ranks 5,410 nationally, with about 1 in 69,881 girls given the name. Its popularity has risen steadily since 2015, peaking in 2025. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting a broader Southern appreciation for floral, feminine names with a soft, lyrical sound. Azaleia feels like a blend of the familiar Azalea and the increasingly popular -eia suffix seen in names like Naomi and Leia.
Azaleia is a feminine name that adapts the botanical name Azalea, referring to the flowering shrub. Azalea itself comes from the Greek word azaleos, meaning 'dry,' a reference to the plant's habitat in dry, sandy soil. The spelling Azaleia emerged in the 2010s in the United States as part of a trend of floral names with a melodious -eia ending, similar to Taleia or Amaleia.
Where Azaleia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aza, Leia, Zay
Sibling names for Azaleia
Names that share Azaleia's style, for a brother or sister.
