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Azara

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Pronounced az-AR-a /æz.ˈær.æ/Medium

Meaning: FireMedium

In 30 seconds: Azara is a Persian girl's name meaning 'fire', a short word with a warm, glowing sense.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFire
U.S. rank (2024)#1977 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

From Persian, the name carries the meaning of fire, an element long associated with light and vitality. The single recorded variation, Azahrah, adds a breath of 'h' without changing the core sound. As a given name it remains uncommon and keeps its Persian character.

Three soft syllables wrapped around the 'z' give it a smooth, flowing sound. The fire meaning lends it warmth without harshness, a quality that suits its gentle phonetics.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Azara is 'fire', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Azara — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Azahrah

Nicknames

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If you like Azara…

Zara— Shares the central 'zar' sound and a slim, elegant shape
Aria— A similar three-syllable Persian-flavored girl's name
Soraya— Another Persian-rooted name with a warm, flowing sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Azara mean?

Azara is usually explained as meaning 'fire' and is most often linked with Persian tradition.

How do you pronounce Azara?

It's commonly said az-AR-a /æz.ˈær.æ/.

Is Azara a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Azara is used as a girl name.

How popular is Azara?

In 2024, Azara ranked #1977 in the U.S. for girls, with 99 births recorded.