Azalea

At a Glance: Name: Azalea – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-ZAIL-yuh

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Azalea (pronounced uh-ZAIL-yuh) is a girl's name with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, timeless, classic feel — a classic pick through and through. You may see it claimed that Azalea comes from the Greek azaleos, meaning 'dry' — that gloss couldn't be independently confirmed, so no confirmed meaning is on record for this name.

Meaning & Origin of Azalea

A common claim: Azalea is often said to derive from the Greek azaleos, meaning 'dry.' Actually: This widely repeated gloss couldn't be independently verified — no confirmed etymology exists for the name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Azalea

Phonetic: uh-ZAIL-yuh   IPA: /əˈzeɪljə/

Popularity of Azalea

In Social Security Administration data spanning 1902-2024, Azalea reached its highest rank yet in 2024, landing at #358 with 868 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1902–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Azalea mean?

Azalea is often said to derive from the Greek azaleos, meaning ‘dry.’ This widely repeated gloss couldn’t be independently verified — no confirmed etymology exists for the name.

How do you pronounce Azalea?

Azalea is pronounced uh-ZAIL-yuh (IPA: /əˈzeɪljə/).

Is Azalea a popular name right now?

Azalea is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #358 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1902–2024.)

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