Azaylia
A feminine name of disputed origin, perhaps meaning "dawn life."
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the first name Azaylia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azaylia today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azaylia births was 2022 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azaylia. 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 Azaylia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
288
~ 1 in 1,190,119 Americans
Peak year
2022
32 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,448
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Azaylia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azaylia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 131 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
Azaylia 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 Azaylia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Azaylias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Azaylia
The name Azaylia is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or connections to ancient languages or cultures. However, the name does bear some resemblance to the Arabic name Aziza, which means "beloved" or "precious."
While the exact origin and meaning of Azaylia remain uncertain, it is likely a creative combination or variation of existing names and elements. The first part, "Aza," may derive from names like Azalea or Azaria, while the latter part, "ylia," could be inspired by names like Amelia or Ophelia.
As a unique and relatively modern name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded instances of the name Azaylia are likely from recent decades, though precise records are difficult to find.
Despite its modern origins, a few notable individuals have borne the name Azaylia throughout history. One example is Azaylia Jayde Diamond (2020-2021), a British infant who captured the hearts of many as she bravely battled a rare and aggressive form of leukemia.
Another individual with the name Azaylia is Azaylia Jai Hillman (born 2001), an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Azaylia Crissman (born 1995) is an American professional soccer player who has played for various clubs in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Azaylia Rene (born 1989) is an American actress and model known for her roles in independent films and television shows.
Azaylia Meadows (born 1982) is a Canadian author and entrepreneur who has written several books on personal development and mindfulness.
It is worth noting that due to the name's relative novelty, there may be limited historical records or famous individuals bearing the name Azaylia prior to the late 20th or early 21st century.
People
Azaylia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azaylia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azaylia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 288 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azaylia 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 1,190,119 US residents.
Is Azaylia a common name?
We classify Azaylia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 290 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azaylia most popular?
The single biggest year for Azaylia was 2022, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azaylia 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 Azaylia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azaylia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azaylia 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 Azaylia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azaylia 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 Azaylia 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 common is the name Azaylia?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Azaylia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.