Rising since 1994, #1,710 for girls today.
Popularity of Azura since 1975
Babies named Azura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 318 |
| 2020s | 515 |
Meaning & origin
Azura is a name that has been steadily climbing in popularity since 1994, recently reaching its peak rank of 1710 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in every 13,506 girls received the name. It has found particular favor in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. The name likely entered the American naming pool in the mid-1970s, with its first recorded use in 1975. Its straightforward meaning and melodic sound have contributed to its slow but consistent rise over the past three decades.
Azura is directly derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word 'azul', meaning 'blue'. As a given name, it first appeared in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the similar Italian name Azzurra. The name's association with the color blue evokes the sky or sea, giving it a natural and serene connotation.
Where Azura is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Azura” around the world
Where Azura lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azu, Zura, Azzy
Sibling names for Azura
Names that share Azura's style, for a brother or sister.
