Azari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
37% Masculine / 63% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Persian word 'azār', meaning 'fire'.
Meaning of the Name Azari
Azari is a name of Persian origin. It is derived from the Persian word 'azār', which means 'fire'. This name is often associated with the Zoroastrian religion, where fire plays a central role. Azari is also a surname in Iran and Azerbaijan, and it is commonly used as a given name for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Azari
The popularity for the name Azari peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 161 births, which ranked number 2,622 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Azari had the most female births in 2022 with 161, which ranked number 1,406 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 94, which ranked number 1,752 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Azari has increased sharply over the last ten years from 64 births to 255 births, an increase of 298.44%. Among males, Azari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 94 births, an increase of 308.70%. Among females, Azari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 41 births to 161 births, an increase of 292.68%.
Nationwide Popularity of Azari
- 20 Year Trend of Azari: 2025.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Azari: 298.44%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Azari: 308.70%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Azari: 292.68%
Popularity of Azari by State
For males, Azari was most popular in Southeastern states with 18 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 10 male births. Among females, Azari was most popular in Western states with 30 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 24 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Azari. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | 7 | 2013 | 24 | 1128 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| FL | 10 | 1168 | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | 8 | 1006 | 9 | 981 |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | 8 | 1038 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 548 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | 6 | 1854 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| PA | 8 | 898 | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 1401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Azari
- Total Births of Azari: 293 (14.82%)
- Male Births of Azari: 108 (15.12%)
- Female Births of Azari: 185 (14.66%)
Given the upward trend of Azari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.82% increase in total births, for a total of 293 births in 2024. Male births for Azari have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 108 male births in 2024, an increase of 15.12%. For Females, births for Azari have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 185 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.66%.