Azaylea
A feminine name derived from the flowering plant azalea.
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the first name Azaylea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azaylea today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azaylea births was 2014 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azaylea. 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 Azaylea with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
143
~ 1 in 2,396,883 Americans
Peak year
2014
14 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,666
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Azaylea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azaylea from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Azaylea remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azaylea 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 Azaylea 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 Azaylea
The name Azaylea is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the botanical name for the flowering shrub, azalea. The name does not have deep historical roots or cultural origins.
Azaleas are native to several continents including Asia, Europe, and North America. The name comes from the Greek word 'azaleos' meaning dry, which refers to the plant's preference for dry soil conditions. The azalea plant has been cultivated for centuries and prized for its vibrant, colorful blooms.
While Azaylea does not appear in ancient texts or have direct ties to religious or historical figures, its botanical namesake has been referenced in literature and art throughout history. The azalea flower has symbolic meanings of femininity, softness, and elegance in the language of flowers.
The earliest recorded use of Azaylea as a given name appears to be in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the popularity of flower names for babies. Some notable individuals with the first name Azaylea include:
1. Azaylea Morsette, a Native American artist and activist from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, born in 1988.
2. Azaylea Larkin, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, born in 1982.
3. Azaylea Knowles, a British singer and musician, born in 1995.
4. Azaylea Reyes, a Mexican actress and model, born in 1990.
5. Azaylea Patel, an Indian-American writer and poet, born in 1978.
While not an ancient or traditional name, Azaylea has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and nature-inspired option for baby names. Its connection to the vibrant azalea flower adds a touch of botanical beauty to the name.
People
Azaylea + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azaylea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azaylea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azaylea 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 2,396,883 US residents.
Is Azaylea a common name?
We classify Azaylea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azaylea most popular?
The single biggest year for Azaylea was 2014, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azaylea is about 9 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 Azaylea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azaylea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azaylea in the SSA data are female. 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 Azaylea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azaylea 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 Azaylea 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 Americans are named Azaylea?
Want to know how many Americans are named Azaylea? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.