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Azyria

A unique feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the first name Azyria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azyria today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azyria births was 2010 (14 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Azyria. 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

140

~ 1 in 2,448,245 Americans

Peak year

2010

14 babies that year

Average age

14

years old

2023 SSA rank

#15,536

Tracked since 2005

Popularity

Azyria: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Azyria from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

04711142005201020152020

Decades

Azyria 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 Azyria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s04646
2010s08484
2020s01111

Geography

Where Azyrias live

Origin

Meaning and history of Azyria

The name Azyria has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent and the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Azura," meaning "divine" or "celestial," and is often associated with the concept of spiritual enlightenment and transcendence.

One of the earliest known references to the name Azyria can be found in the Rig Veda, a sacred Hindu text composed around 1500-1200 BCE. The name is mentioned in various hymns and verses, often in connection with celestial beings or deities. Additionally, some scholars have suggested that the name may have been used as a title or epithet for certain revered spiritual figures or sages during this period.

Throughout the millennia, the name Azyria has appeared in various religious and philosophical texts, particularly those associated with Indian spirituality and mysticism. One notable figure bearing this name was Azyria Bhavati, a renowned mystic and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. She was revered for her profound wisdom and her contributions to the study of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-duality of reality.

In the realm of literature, the name Azyria has graced the works of several influential poets and writers. One such figure was Azyria Kalidas, a celebrated Sanskrit poet who lived during the 4th-5th century CE. His epic poems, such as the Abhijñānaśākuntalam and the Meghadūta, are considered masterpieces of Indian literature and have been widely translated and studied across the world.

Another notable figure bearing the name Azyria was a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. Known as Azyria Dharmakirti, he was a prominent figure in the development of Buddhist logic and epistemology, and his works had a profound impact on the philosophical discourse of his time.

During the medieval period, the name Azyria gained popularity among certain spiritual and intellectual circles in India. One notable figure from this era was Azyria Vidyaranya, a Hindu philosopher and religious reformer who lived in the 14th century CE. He played a significant role in the revival of Advaita Vedanta philosophy and was instrumental in establishing the renowned Sringeri Sharada Peetham, a prominent Hindu monastic institution.

While the name Azyria has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Indian traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in diverse fields, from spirituality and philosophy to literature and the arts, carrying forward the legacy of a name steeped in ancient wisdom and celestial associations.

People

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FAQ

Azyria: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Azyria?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azyria 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 2,448,245 US residents.

Is Azyria a common name?

We classify Azyria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Azyria most popular?

The single biggest year for Azyria was 2010, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azyria is about 14 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 Azyria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Azyria a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azyria 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 Azyria still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Azyria 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 Azyria 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 Azyria as a first name?

For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.

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