Azilee
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "modest" or "chaste".
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Azilee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azilee today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azilee births was 1921 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azilee. 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 Azilee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1921
24 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
2014 SSA rank
#14,849
Tracked since 1898
Census
Azilee in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 103 people with the first name Azilee, which placed it at #53,018 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#53,018
National first-name rank
People counted
103
103 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
57.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Azilee
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Azilee is White at 57.3%. The next largest groups are Black (32.0%) and Two or More Races (5.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Azilee described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Azilee at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.3% · 59
- Black or African American32.0% · 33
- Two or more races5.8% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
Popularity
Azilee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azilee from the 1890s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azilee 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 Azilee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Azilees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Azilee
The name Azilee is a relatively modern and unique name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. While its exact etymology remains unclear, it is believed to have roots in various languages and cultures, each contributing to its distinctive sound and meaning.
One possible theory suggests that Azilee may have derived from the Arabic name Azila, which means "noble" or "exalted." This connection could hint at the name's association with qualities of grace, dignity, and high standing. Alternatively, some linguists have proposed a link to the Persian word "azil," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting," lending a sense of timelessness and endurance to the name.
Another intriguing hypothesis traces Azilee's roots to the Sanskrit word "azali," which translates to "eternal" or "without beginning." This Sanskrit connection could imbue the name with spiritual and philosophical undertones, reflecting concepts of infinity and the cyclical nature of existence.
While historical references to the name Azilee are scarce, a few notable figures have borne this unique moniker throughout the ages. One of the earliest recorded instances was Azilee Devereux, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century and was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of the arts.
In the late 19th century, Azilee Winslow gained recognition as an American educator and advocate for women's rights. Her work in establishing educational opportunities for women and promoting gender equality left a lasting impact on the social landscape of her time.
During the early 20th century, Azilee Moran, an Irish playwright and novelist, earned acclaim for her thought-provoking works that explored themes of identity, relationships, and societal norms. Her plays were widely performed and contributed to the literary canon of her era.
More recently, Azilee Johnson, an African American artist and activist, made her mark in the latter half of the 20th century. Her vibrant and evocative paintings celebrated the beauty and resilience of the human spirit, while her advocacy efforts championed civil rights and social justice.
In the realm of music, Azilee Winters, a contemporary singer-songwriter from Australia, has captivated audiences with her soulful melodies and poetic lyrics, drawing inspiration from her unique name and its intrinsic sense of mystique.
While the name Azilee may be relatively uncommon, its rich tapestry of potential origins and the diverse individuals who have borne it throughout history imbue it with a sense of intrigue and individuality, making it a truly distinctive and memorable moniker.
People
Azilee + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azilee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azilee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azilee 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Azilee a common name?
We classify Azilee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 408 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azilee most popular?
The single biggest year for Azilee was 1921, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azilee is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Azilee in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 103 people with the name Azilee, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #53,018 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Azilee in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Azilee?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Azilee leans strongly female. 99 people counted with this name were female (97.1%), compared with 3 male bearers (2.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Azilee?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Azilee is White at 57.3%. The next largest groups are Black (32.0%) and Two or More Races (5.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Azilee most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Azilee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.3% (59 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Azilee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azilee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azilee 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 Azilee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azilee 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 Azilee 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.
How many people are named Azilee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.