Azena
An invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Azena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azena today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azena births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azena. 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 Azena. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,595
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Azena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azena from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 28 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
Azena 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 Azena 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 Azena
The name Azena is believed to have originated from the ancient Persian language, with its roots traced back to the Achaemenid Empire (550 BC – 330 BC). The name is derived from the Persian word "azen," which means "noble" or "honorable."
In ancient Persian mythology, Azena was the name of a benevolent goddess associated with fertility, abundance, and prosperity. Her name was often invoked in rituals and ceremonies seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest or a prosperous year ahead.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azena dates back to the 5th century BC, when it was mentioned in the Achaemenid inscriptions found at Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Azena. One such person was Azena of Susiana (c. 400 BC), a Persian noblewoman and the wife of Darius II, the ninth king of the Achaemenid Empire.
Another prominent figure was Azena al-Andalusi (1048 – 1121), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). Her poetic works were highly acclaimed during her lifetime and contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the era.
In the 13th century, Azena Khatun (c. 1230 – 1292) was a powerful and influential figure in the Khwarazmian Empire. She served as a regent and played a crucial role in the political affairs of the region.
During the 16th century, Azena Begum (1542 – 1624) was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire. She was the wife of Emperor Akbar and is known for her patronage of the arts, architecture, and literature.
In more recent times, Azena Crichlow (1884 – 1959) was a trailblazing educator and activist from Barbados. She fought for women's rights and played a significant role in advancing education opportunities for girls and women in her country.
People
Azena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Azena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azena 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 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Azena a common name?
We classify Azena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azena most popular?
The single biggest year for Azena was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azena 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 Azena in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azena 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 Azena still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azena 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 Azena 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 share the name Azena?
Want to know how many Americans are named Azena? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.