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Azlee

AZ-lee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern variant of names like Azalea or a shortened form of Azlee is likely a creative coinage.

Peak popularity
1906
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Azlee since 1906

Babies named Azlee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Azlee's real moment was 1906.

369192019602000Most births 1928Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1900s13
1910s43
1920s50
1930s0
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s5
2010s34
2020s11

Meaning & origin

Azlee is a rare and enigmatic name, first recorded in the United States in 1906. Its earliest appearance places it in the 1900s decade, but it has never achieved widespread use. The name's structure suggests it may be a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by the floral name Azalea or the Arabic name Aziz, though its exact origin is unknown. With no documented peak rank and a stable, nearly nonexistent trajectory, Azlee remains a highly unusual choice. Its lack of recorded top states and similar names underscores its uniqueness. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a vintage flair, Azlee offers an obscure option, but its meaning and heritage are largely a blank slate.

Azlee appears to be a modern invented name, possibly inspired by the floral name Azalea or the Arabic name Aziz. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1906 but remains very rare, with no consistent etymology. Its usage is essentially a creative respelling or combination of sounds fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Azley, Azleigh

Sibling names for Azlee

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

Sisters: Ava, Lila, Zara, Mae, Nora

Brothers: Ezra, Miles, Leo, Asher, Finn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Azlee mean?
The meaning of Azlee is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Azalea or a variant of Aziz, but no definitive origin has been established.
How popular is the name Azlee?
Azlee is extremely rare. According to U.S. data, it was first recorded in 1906 and has never ranked among the top 1000 names. In the latest year (2025), it remains unranked.
Is Azlee a boy or girl name?
Azlee is primarily used for girls, as indicated by historical data.