Rising since 2011, #2,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Azora since 2006
Babies named Azora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 392 |
Meaning & origin
Azora is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. records in 2006. As of 2025, it ranks 2410, with approximately 1 in 21720 girls given the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2011, peaking in 2024. The name is most common in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia. While its exact meaning is unclear, it likely draws from the word 'azure' or is a creative variation of Azura. Azora remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name.
Azora first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, likely a modern coinage blending the fashionable 'A' prefix with the sound of names like Isadora or Azura. It may also be a respelling of Azura, which is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'blue' (azul) or from the Persian 'azure', ultimately from the Arabic 'lāzuward' (lapis lazuli). However, no direct historical lineage can be confirmed.
Where Azora is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azi, Zora, Azz
Sibling names for Azora
Names that share Azora's style, for a brother or sister.
