Azael Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'God has reserved' or 'God has set apart'.
Meaning of the Name Azael
Azael is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has reserved' or 'God has set apart'. In Hebrew mythology, Azael is a fallen angel who was banished from heaven for his disobedience. This name is often associated with strength, determination, and spiritual beliefs.
Popularity of the Name Azael
The popularity for the name Azael peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 285 births, which ranked number 1,791 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Azael had the most male births in 2022 with 285, which ranked number 848 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Azael has increased sharply over the last ten years from 82 births to 285 births, an increase of 247.56%. Among males, Azael has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 82 births to 285 births, an increase of 247.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Azael
- 20 Year Trend of Azael: 882.76%
- 10 Year Trend of Azael: 247.56%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Azael: 247.56%
Popularity of Azael by State
For males, Azael was most popular in Southwestern states with 124 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 101 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Azael. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 14 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 58 | 533 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 11 | 476 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 10 | 811 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 6 | 500 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 9 | 215 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 101 | 363 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 6 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Azael
- Total Births of Azael: 323 (13.27%)
- Male Births of Azael: 323 (13.27%)
Given the upward trend of Azael over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.27% increase in total births, for a total of 323 births in 2024. Male births for Azael have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 323 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.27%.