Azraq
It is an Arabic masculine name meaning "blue".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Azraq. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azraq today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azraq births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azraq. 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 Azraq with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azraq. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,565
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Azraq: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azraq 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 Azraq during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azraq
The name Azraq originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the word "azraq," which means "blue" or "blue-eyed." This name has been used predominantly in the Middle East and North Africa, regions where Arabic is widely spoken.
The earliest recorded use of the name Azraq can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals with striking blue eyes, a rare trait in the region at the time. As such, the name carried a connotation of uniqueness and distinction.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Azraq was Nafi' ibn al-Azraq, a prominent leader of the Kharijite movement in the late 7th century CE. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in the conflicts that followed the death of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph of Islam.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Azraq was Abu Bakr al-Azraq, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived during the 10th century CE. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in the interpretation of Sharia law.
In the realm of literature, the name Azraq is associated with Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, a celebrated author and anthologist who lived in the 10th century CE. His work, "Kitab al-Aghani" (The Book of Songs), is considered a masterpiece of Arabic literature and a valuable source of information on the cultural and social life of the time.
Moving forward in history, we find Azraq ibn Qays, a prominent Arab poet who lived during the 6th century CE, prior to the advent of Islam. His poems, which have been preserved and studied by scholars, provide valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic traditions of pre-Islamic Arabia.
In more recent times, the name Azraq has been carried by individuals such as Azraq al-Naimi, a renowned Iraqi painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his unique style and contributions to the art world in the 20th century.
While the name Azraq may not be as common as it once was, it remains a significant part of Arabic cultural heritage, carrying with it a rich history and connections to various notable figures throughout the centuries.
People
Azraq + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azraq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azraq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azraq 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Azraq a common name?
We classify Azraq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azraq most popular?
The single biggest year for Azraq was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azraq is about 5 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 Azraq in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azraq a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azraq in the SSA data are male. 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 Azraq still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azraq 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 Azraq 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 have the name Azraq?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Azraq, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.