Azuri
An invented name likely derived from the word "azure" meaning deep blue.
Name Census estimates that about 915 living Americans carry the first name Azuri. It is a predominantly female name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Azuri today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azuri births was 2023 (143 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azuri. 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.
People living today
915
~ 1 in 374,595 Americans
Peak year
2023
143 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2021 SSA rank
#1,611
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Azuri
Out of the 921 babies given the name Azuri since 1880, 99.3% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Azuri as a male name
- Ranked #10,936 in 2021
- 6 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (6 births)
Azuri as a female name
- Ranked #1,611 in 2024
- 129 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (143 births)
Popularity
Azuri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azuri 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 522 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
Azuri 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 Azuri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Azuris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia recorded the most babies named Azuri, while California, Ohio, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azuri
The name Azuri is believed to have its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3000 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "azura" meaning "blue" and "ri" meaning "water," suggesting a connection to the color of the sky or sea. The name was likely used to describe the vibrant hues of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which were vital to the Sumerian civilization.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azuri can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE. The tablet mentions an individual named "Azuri-nada," who was a high-ranking official in the king's court. This suggests that the name was in use among the Sumerian elite during this period.
In later centuries, the name Azuri appeared in various ancient texts and inscriptions throughout the Middle East. It is mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, which was composed in the Akkadian language around 2100 BCE. The name is also found in several Babylonian and Assyrian records, indicating its widespread use in the region.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Azuri was a Phoenician prince who lived in the 9th century BCE. He is mentioned in the annals of the Assyrian king Shalmaneser III, who claims to have received tribute from Azuri and other Phoenician rulers during his military campaigns in the region.
Another individual of note was Azuri of Arwad, a Phoenician king who ruled the island city of Arwad (modern-day Syria) in the 7th century BCE. He is mentioned in several Assyrian records as a vassal of the Assyrian Empire and is known for paying tribute to the Assyrian king Esarhaddon.
In the 4th century BCE, there was a Persian prince named Azuri who served as a military commander under King Darius III. He played a role in the Persian Wars against Alexander the Great and is mentioned in several Greek historical accounts, such as those written by Arrian and Curtius Rufus.
During the Islamic Golden Age, there was a renowned poet and scholar named Azuri al-Basri who lived in the 9th century CE. He was born in Basra, Iraq, and was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and linguistics. His works, including a collection of poems, were widely studied and influential in the region.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Azuri, highlighting its ancient origins and its usage across various cultures and time periods in the Middle East and surrounding regions.
People
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FAQ
Azuri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azuri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 915 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azuri 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 374,595 US residents.
Is Azuri a common name?
We classify Azuri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 921 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azuri most popular?
The single biggest year for Azuri was 2023, when 143 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azuri is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Azuri a female name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Azuri 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.
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.