Rising since 2005, #1,880 for girls today.
Popularity of Azuri since 2005
Babies named Azuri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 342 |
| 2020s | 621 |
Meaning & origin
Azuri is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2005, and its usage has been steadily rising. In 2025, it ranked 1,880 with approximately 1 in 15,454 baby girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2023. The name may be inspired by the color azure or by biblical Azariah, but its origin remains unconfirmed. Azuri has seen particular popularity in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Maryland. The name fits the trend for invented names with a melodic, vowel-ending sound, common among modern coinages.
The name Azuri first appears in U.S. records around 2005, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a variant of Azure, the blue color, or a respelling of Azariah, a Hebrew name meaning 'helped by God.' However, no definitive derivation is attested. Its rise in the 2020s likely reflects the trend for names ending in -i or -ee.
Where Azuri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zuri, Azu
Sibling names for Azuri
Names that share Azuri's style, for a brother or sister.
