Rising since 2006, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Azka since 1999
Babies named Azka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Azka first entered U.S. naming records in 1999, and by 2025 it ranked #13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name that year. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2006, and it reached its peak rank in 2022. The name's origins are debated between Arabic and Persian roots, reflecting its cross-cultural appeal. While not yet common, Azka's graceful sound and spiritual connotations have attracted families seeking a distinctive yet meaningful choice.
Azka is likely a variant of the Arabic name Azka, which appears in Islamic contexts with the meaning 'purer' or 'more virtuous'. It may also have roots in Persian, where a similar-sounding word means 'free'. The name has gained modest use in English-speaking countries since the late 1990s, particularly among families with South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azzy, Ka
Variants: Azkaa
Sibling names for Azka
Names that share Azka's style, for a brother or sister.
