US Popularity:829
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Dry; Flower
Waiting for baby-name inspiration to blossom? You might recognize the girl's name Azalea from the flower, and that's for good reason! Azalea is of Greek origin and means "dry." But this definition doesn’t need to be of any concern. The floral name chosen by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in the eighteenth century was because the colorful blooms thrived in well-drained, sandy soil. Giving baby a name like Azalea not only pulls inspiration from the beautiful appearance of the flower but will also teach baby to persevere, no matter the conditions.

Azalea Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Azalea is currently #603 on The Bump
Girl:Azalea is currently #255 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Azalea is currently #829 in U.S. births
Girl:Azalea is currently #301 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#829
in 2022
+ 13
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy

  • Behind the Name, Azalea June 2023

  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Azalea

  • Name Doctor, Azalea

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