Azura Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Azura has Spanish origins, meaning 'sky blue.' It evolved from the Spanish word 'azul' into its modern form in English. The name evokes traits of beauty and tranquility, with no significant biblical relevance. Its popularity rose in the 20th century as a name that reflects the beauty of nature.
The name Azura is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Azura has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled 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, 'Azura' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7567th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3070th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Azura' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Azura"
Pronunciation
/əˈzʊərə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Azura is derived from the Spanish word 'azul,' which means 'blue.' It is often associated with the sky and sea.
Meaning
sky blue, blue color
Language Evolution
Azul (Spanish), Azure (Old French), Azura (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a name reflecting nature and beauty.
Variants & Derivatives
Azure, Azul
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Azura is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with beauty and tranquility.
Famous People
Azura Skye (American actress), Azura Lane (fictional character in a video game)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Azura"
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 "Azura"
"Azura" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7567th of 35406 | 237 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3070th of 30306 | 642 |
Regional Popularity of "Azura" 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 "Azura" by Generation for Female 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) |
- |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
78.26% 3118th/3984 |
43.95% 1972nd/4487 |
48.68% 3321st/6822 |
66.95% 4202nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Azura"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Azura" 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.