Azalia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Azalia is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God has protected.' It evolved from the Hebrew Azaliah and has gained popularity in modern times as a unique name. It is associated with positive traits such as creativity and individuality, but it does not have significant biblical relevance.
The name Azalia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Azalia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Azalia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3404th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5551st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4543rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5156th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5080th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3479th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2594th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Azalia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Azalia"
Pronunciation
/əˈzeɪ.li.ə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Azalia is derived from the Hebrew name 'Azaliah,' which means 'Yah has protected' or 'God has helped.'
Meaning
God has protected
Language Evolution
Azaliah (Hebrew), Azalia (English)
Historical Usage
The name Azalia gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of using unique and less common names.
Variants & Derivatives
Azaliah, Zalia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Azalia is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Azaliah, a historical figure in biblical texts
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Azalia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Azalia"
"Azalia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3404th of 9107 | 128 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5551st of 9204 | 40 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4543rd of 12526 | 143 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5156th of 19264 | 164 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5080th of 27321 | 271 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3479th of 35406 | 684 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2594th of 30306 | 814 |
Regional Popularity of "Azalia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Azalia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
79.05% 1921st/2430 |
68.91% 1966th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
70.58% 2483rd/3518 |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
52.19% 2711th/5194 |
52.15% 3294th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
92.12% 4757th/5164 |
37.47% 2740th/7313 |
33.87% 2528th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.43% 2328th/3984 |
72.81% 3267th/4487 |
38.23% 2608th/6822 |
33.99% 2133rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Azalia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Azalia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.