Azakai
A feminine Japanese name meaning "vibrant and joyful child".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Azakai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azakai today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azakai births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azakai. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azakai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,560
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Azakai: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azakai 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 Azakai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azakai
The name Azakai has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "aza," meaning "to rejoice," and "kai," meaning "spirit" or "life force." The name can be interpreted to mean "one who rejoices in life" or "joyful spirit."
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, names carried significant meaning and were often chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Azakai was likely bestowed upon children as a way to invoke blessings of joy and vitality.
Remnants of the name can be found in some of the earliest written records from the region, including clay tablets and cuneiform inscriptions. However, there are no definitive historical references to individuals bearing the name Azakai in ancient Sumerian texts or scriptures.
The first recorded instances of the name Azakai appear in the personal records of a prominent Sumerian family from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BC. One notable figure from this time was Azakai, the son of a wealthy merchant who was known for his skill in trading and negotiation.
As the Sumerian civilization declined and gave way to the rise of other ancient empires in the region, the name Azakai fell out of common usage. However, it resurfaced sporadically throughout history in various cultural contexts.
In the 12th century AD, there was a Persian philosopher and poet named Azakai ibn Sina, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and medicine. His works were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable bearer of the name was Azakai al-Andalusi, a renowned architect from Islamic Spain in the 14th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of the iconic Alhambra palace in Granada, which is still celebrated today as a masterpiece of Moorish architecture.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian explorer named Azakai Vespucci, who accompanied several expeditions to the New World and played a role in the early exploration and mapping of the Americas.
During the Renaissance period, Azakai Cellini was an Italian goldsmith and sculptor who gained fame for his intricate and ornate metalwork creations, many of which can be found in museums and galleries across Europe.
While the name Azakai has been relatively uncommon in recent centuries, its rich historical roots and cultural significance have ensured that it remains a part of the tapestry of human diversity and heritage.
People
Azakai + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azakai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azakai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azakai 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Azakai a common name?
We classify Azakai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azakai most popular?
The single biggest year for Azakai was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azakai is about 4 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 Azakai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azakai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azakai 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 Azakai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azakai 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 Azakai 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 called Azakai?
You can see how many people share the name Azakai on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.