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Azula

ah-ZOO-lah · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name, possibly from Spanish or Italian 'azzurro' meaning 'blue'.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,692
Babies named in 2025
121
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 13,283 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2010

Rising since 2010, #1,692 for girls today.

Popularity of Azula since 2010

Babies named Azula per year in U.S. Social Security records.

428312520102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s123
2020s598

Meaning & origin

Azula is a modern invention that first entered U.S. birth records in 2010. Its popularity has been rising steadily since then, reaching a peak in 2024. In 2025, the name ranked 1,692th, with approximately 1 in 13,283 newborn girls receiving the name. Its appeal may stem from its melodic sound and possible association with the color blue (from Spanish 'azul'). The name is most concentrated in Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, suggesting a pattern of use among families drawn to modern, distinctively feminine names.

Azula is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2010. It may be inspired by the Spanish word 'azul' (blue) or the Italian 'azzurro' (azure). No historical linguistic root predates its modern coinage.

Where Azula is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Azu, Zula, Lala

Sibling names for Azula

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

Sisters: Maya, Kira, Luna, Suki, Zara

Brothers: Kai, Zane, Jax, Ravi, Luca, Zuko

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Azula mean?
Azula is a modern name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Spanish 'azul' meaning blue.
How popular is Azula?
Azula ranked 1,692th in 2025, with about 1 in 13,283 girls given the name that year.
Is Azula a boy or girl name?
Azula is almost exclusively used for girls.