A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Azelie since 1884
Babies named Azelie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Azelie's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 189 |
Meaning & origin
Azelie is a rare French-origin name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1884, when it reached its peak rank of 4758. After a long period of obscurity, it began rising again in 2008, and as of 2025 it is given to roughly 1 in 57402 newborns. The name's revival may be tied to cultural influences, though its recent growth remains modest. Azelie offers a distinctive, melodic alternative to more common French-inspired names, with a vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking something both traditional and unusual.
Azelie is a French diminutive of Azélie, itself a variant of Azélia, which may derive from the Hebrew name Azel (meaning 'strength' or 'power') or from a German root meaning 'noble'. The name saw modest use in France in the 19th century and was occasionally adopted in the United States, where it first appeared in the 1880s. It experienced a revival after 2008, likely influenced by a character in a television series.
“Azelie” around the world
Where Azelie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aze, Azi, Lee
Variants: Azélie, Azelia, Azilia
Sibling names for Azelie
Names that share Azelie's style, for a brother or sister.
