Azalea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Azalea means 'dry' and symbolizes beauty and grace.
Meaning of the Name Azalea
Azalea is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'azaleos', which means 'dry', referring to the plant's preference for dry soils. Azalea is also the name of a flowering shrub that is known for its vibrant and colorful flowers. The name Azalea symbolizes beauty, femininity, and grace.
Popularity of the Name Azalea
The popularity for the name Azalea peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 772 births, which ranked number 818 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Azalea had the most female births in 2022 with 772, which ranked number 404 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Azalea has increased sharply over the last ten years from 296 births to 772 births, an increase of 160.81%. Among females, Azalea has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 296 births to 772 births, an increase of 160.81%.
Nationwide Popularity of Azalea
- 20 Year Trend of Azalea: 695.88%
- 10 Year Trend of Azalea: 160.81%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Azalea: 160.81%
Popularity of Azalea by State
Among females, Azalea was most popular in Western states with 216 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 112 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Azalea. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 115 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 853 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 281 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 112 | 306 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 308 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 477 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 530 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 98 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 496 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 515 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 348 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 313 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 318 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 469 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 369 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 179 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 379 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 363 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 426 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 607 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 140 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 209 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 680 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 385 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 284 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 195 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 485 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 318 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 596 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 93 | 371 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 225 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 383 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 296 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 268 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Azalea
- Total Births of Azalea: 850 (10.06%)
- Female Births of Azalea: 850 (10.06%)
Given the upward trend of Azalea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.06% increase in total births, for a total of 850 births in 2024. For Females, births for Azalea have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 850 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.06%.