Azalea

Rank 404th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Azalea was 404th most popular baby name for girls and 827th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 772 babies were named Azalea in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,348 babies in the United States were named Azalea. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Azalea is around 9 to 12 years old.

The name "Azalea" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Azalea include Aza and Zaley.

Azalea Meaning & Origin

Azalea is a feminine name of Greek origin that means 'dry flower', symbolizing patience and elegance, often associated with beauty and nature due to its connotation to the blooming Azalea shrub.

The name Azalea is described as elegant, exotic and nature-inspired.

Pronunciation

Azalea is pronounced uh-zey-lee-uh in English. The name Azalea has 6 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Azalea

  • The name Azalea is shared with a popular flowering shrub that belongs to the genus Rhododendron. Azaleas are particularly well-known and loved in Japan and China where they have been historically used in landscaping, as depicted in a number of ancient artwork pieces.

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Geography

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