Rising since 1989, #2,583 for girls today.
Popularity of Azra since 1976
Babies named Azra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 0 |
| 1980s | 29 | 0 |
| 1990s | 89 | 0 |
| 2000s | 290 | 6 |
| 2010s | 489 | 34 |
| 2020s | 376 | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Azra is an Arabic name meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin', traditionally associated with the Virgin Mary in Islamic culture. Its use in the United States began in 1976 and has been rising steadily since 1989, with a peak in 2025 when it ranked 2,583. The name is most popular in Minnesota, Ohio, and New York. With a gentle sound and a clear cultural and religious resonance, Azra has become an increasingly familiar choice among families seeking a name that is both meaningful and distinctive within the American naming landscape.
Azra derives from the Arabic word 'ʿadhrāʾ' (عذراء), meaning 'virgin' or 'maiden'. It is used in Islamic contexts to refer to the Virgin Mary (Maryam al-ʿAdhrāʾ). The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities in South Asia, the Balkans, and elsewhere. Its use in the United States has been growing since the late 20th century.
Where Azra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Azra” around the world
Where Azra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
115
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azzy, Azi
Variants: Azraa, Azrah, Adhra
Sibling names for Azra
Names that share Azra's style, for a brother or sister.
