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Azaliyah

ah-zah-LEE-yah · likely a modern variant of Azalea, the flower name, or a creative respelling of Azalia or Azariyah.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,410
Babies named in 2025
23
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 69,881 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2005

Rising since 2005, #5,410 for girls today.

Popularity of Azaliyah since 2003

Babies named Azaliyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

8152320102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s11
2010s72
2020s83

Meaning & origin

Azaliyah is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2003. Its rise in popularity has been steady, with a trajectory of upward movement since 2005. By 2025, the name reached its peak rank of 5,410, with about 1 in every 69,881 girls born that year receiving the name. The name is most frequently given in California, reflecting its regional appeal. As a newly coined name, Azaliyah is part of a broader trend of melodic, suffix-driven names that resonate with contemporary parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.

Azaliyah is a modern coinage, likely inspired by the floral name Azalea or as a variant of names like Azalia and Azariyah. It follows the popular 'iyah' suffix pattern used in contemporary American naming. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003 and has been rising in use since 2005, reflecting a trend toward melodic, invented names.

Where Azaliyah is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Aza, LiLi, Zali

Variants: Azalea, Azalia, Azariyah

Sibling names for Azaliyah

Names that share Azaliyah's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Azaliyah mean?
Azaliyah is believed to be a modern variant of Azalea, a flower name, or a creative spelling of Azalia/Azariyah. Its exact meaning is not established due to its recent coinage.
How popular is Azaliyah?
As of 2025, Azaliyah ranked 5,410 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 69,881 newborns given the name that year. It has been rising in popularity since 2005.
Is Azaliyah a boy or girl name?
Azaliyah is almost exclusively used for girls.