Declining since 2014, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Azalya since 1997
Babies named Azalya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Azalya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, a latecomer compared to many traditional names. Its popularity peaked in 2013, then began a steady decline, falling in rank each year since 2014. In 2025, it sat at rank 13,208, with roughly 1 in 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory mirrors the rise and fall of many floral and invented names that enjoyed a brief vogue in the early 2010s. While it has not appeared among top state lists, Azalya remains a choice for parents seeking a soft, feminine name with a modern feel.
Azalya appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by the floral name Azalea (from Greek 'azaleos', meaning 'dry', referring to the plant's preferred habitat) or as a creative respelling of similar-sounding names like Azalia. The name first entered U.S. records in 1997 and saw a modest peak in 2013, fitting a trend of botanical and -a ending names for girls.
“Azalya” around the world
Where Azalya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aza, Lya, Zali
Sibling names for Azalya
Names that share Azalya's style, for a brother or sister.
