Rising since 2003, #1,710 for girls today.
Popularity of Azara since 2000
Babies named Azara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 247 |
| 2020s | 473 |
Meaning & origin
Azara entered the U.S. naming scene in 2000 and has been steadily climbing ever since. By 2025 it reached a peak rank of 1,710, with about 1 in 13,506 girls receiving the name. Its trajectory shows consistent growth since 2003, reflecting the appeal of modern, melodic names with an elegant 'a' ending. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Georgia, suggesting regional preference for soft, feminine names. While its etymology is uncertain, Azara fits squarely within the trend of invented names that sound familiar yet distinctive, drawing stylistic cues from names like Zahara and Azalea.
Azara first appeared in U.S. records in 2000, likely a modern invented name combining the popular 'a-' prefix with the sound of names like Zahara or Azalea. It may also be a variant of the Hebrew name Azaria (meaning 'helped by God') or an elaboration of Azhar, but no direct historical lineage is attested. Its rise in the 2000s aligns with the trend for melodic, vowel-rich girls' names.
Where Azara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azzy, Zara, Aza
Variants: Azarra, Azarae
Sibling names for Azara
Names that share Azara's style, for a brother or sister.
