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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dry
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- uh-ZAIL-yuh
Azalea is a girl's name of Greek origin, pronounced uh-ZAIL-yuh. It carries an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel while still reading as classic and timeless. The name means "dry."
Meaning & Origin of Azalea
Meaning: Dry.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Azalea
uh-ZAIL-yuhIPA /əˈzeɪljə/
Popularity of Azalea
Azalea ranked #358 in the U.S. in 2024, with 868 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1902 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Azalea mean?
Dry. (Source: Wikipedia)
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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