Aazil
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who is resolute and determined".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Aazil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aazil today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aazil births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aazil. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aazil with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aazil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,340
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Aazil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aazil from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aazil by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aazil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aazil
The given name Aazil is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region and the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic word "aazil," which means "isolated" or "solitary." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who lived a secluded or detached lifestyle.
In its earliest known usage, the name Aazil can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 7th century CE. These historical documents often referred to individuals bearing this name who were known for their contemplative nature or their preference for solitude and contemplation.
One of the earliest recorded figures with the name Aazil was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the 8th century CE. Aazil ibn Abi Salma was born in the city of Basra, located in present-day Iraq, and was celebrated for his profound knowledge of Arabic literature and his contributions to the literary arts.
Another notable individual with this name was Aazil al-Khurasani, a Persian philosopher and mystic who lived during the 9th century CE. He was known for his deep insights into the nature of existence and his teachings on spirituality, which influenced the development of Sufism in the region.
In the 11th century CE, the name Aazil was associated with a revered Islamic theologian and jurist, Aazil ibn Husayn al-Ghazali. He was born in the city of Tus, located in present-day Iran, and his works on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy had a significant impact on the intellectual landscape of the time.
During the 13th century CE, Aazil al-Dimashqi was a prominent Syrian historian and writer who authored several influential works on the history of the region and the lives of notable figures from that era.
In more recent times, one of the most renowned individuals bearing the name Aazil was Aazil al-Maliki, a 20th-century Iraqi poet and writer who was celebrated for his contributions to modern Arabic literature. He was born in 1923 in Baghdad and passed away in 2007, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.
While the name Aazil may have originated from the Arabic language and culture, it has since been adopted and used across various regions and communities, carrying with it the essence of its original meaning and the cultural heritage associated with its origins.
People
Aazil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aazil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aazil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aazil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aazil going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Aazil a common name?
We classify Aazil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aazil most popular?
The single biggest year for Aazil was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aazil is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aazil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aazil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aazil in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aazil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aazil in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aazil can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Aazil?
Find out how many people have the name Aazil on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.