Azare
A masculine name of Tuareg origin possibly meaning "fertile valley".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Azare. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azare today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azare births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azare. 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 Azare. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,019
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Azare: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azare 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 Azare 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azare
The given name Azare finds its origins in the Hausa language, spoken primarily in northern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries like Niger and Cameroon. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when the Hausa city-states and kingdoms flourished across the region.
Azare is believed to be derived from the Hausa word "azara," meaning "blessing" or "good fortune." It reflects the cultural significance placed on names carrying auspicious meanings, with the hope of bestowing blessings and well-being upon the child.
While the name does not appear to have direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to the rich oral traditions and naming customs of the Hausa people.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Azare was Azare Dan Daudu, a prominent Hausa military leader and warrior who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and defense of the Kano Emirate, one of the major Hausa city-states.
In the 18th century, Azare Maidoguwa emerged as a renowned Islamic scholar and teacher from the city of Kano. He contributed to the spread of Islamic education and knowledge throughout the region.
During the 19th century, Azare Mallam Dendo gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and artist, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and metalwork, which reflected the rich cultural traditions of the Hausa people.
In more recent times, Azare Musa Banaga (1920-1997) was a respected Nigerian politician and statesman who served as the governor of Kaduna State and played a crucial role in the country's transition to civilian rule in the late 20th century.
Another notable figure was Azare Ahmed Gambo (1937-2018), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Gambo Charitable Foundation, which provided educational opportunities and support to underprivileged communities.
These historical references and individuals bearing the name Azare highlight its deep-rooted cultural significance and the diverse contributions made by those who carried this name throughout the centuries.
People
Azare + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azare as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Azare: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azare?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azare 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Azare a common name?
We classify Azare as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azare most popular?
The single biggest year for Azare was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azare 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 Azare in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azare a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azare 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 Azare still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azare 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 Azare 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 have Azare as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Azare on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.