Find out how popular the first name Azelia has been for the last 43 years (from 1981 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Azelia by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Azelia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 25 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Azelia.

The history of the first name Azelia

The name Azelia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word "azo" meaning "to dry" or "dry up". It is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD. In Greek mythology, Azelia was the name of a nymph who was associated with the arid and parched lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azelia can be found in the "Chronicon Paschale", a 7th-century Byzantine Greek universal chronicle. The text mentions an individual named Azelia, though the specific details surrounding this person are scarce.

In the 11th century, a Byzantine noblewoman named Azelia is mentioned in the writings of the historian Michael Psellos. She was a member of the imperial court during the reign of Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos.

During the Renaissance period, Azelia was the name of an Italian Renaissance poet and scholar born in 1490. She was known for her contributions to the literary circles of her time and her works were published posthumously in the 16th century.

In the 18th century, Azelia Woodmancy was an American educator and author who lived from 1733 to 1810. She founded one of the first schools for girls in New England and wrote several educational texts that were widely used in her time.

Another notable figure was Azelia Thorn, a British philanthropist and social reformer who lived from 1817 to 1892. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in establishing organizations that supported underprivileged women and children.

Data source

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