Azalea
a-za-lea
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
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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