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Azelea

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Pronounced ah-ZAY-lee-ah /ɑˈzeɪ.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub, from the Greek azaleos, 'dry' (for the dry soil it favors); a botanical nameLow

In 30 seconds: The azalea flower: Azelea is a spelling of Azalea. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-ZAY-lee-ah').
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Origin LowGreek, Modern coinage
MeaningA spelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub, from the Greek azaleos, 'dry' (for the dry soil it favors); a botanical name
U.S. rank (2025)#9536 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Azelea is a spelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub, from the Greek azaleos, 'dry' (for the dry soil it favors). A botanical name (said 'ah-ZAY-lee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Azalea. Rare, a flower-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Azelea is a spelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub — from the Greek azaleos, 'dry' (for the dry soil it favors) — a botanical name — a lyrical choice (said 'ah-ZAY-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Azelea — Greek; spelling of Azalea

Variations

AzaleaAzaleah

Nicknames

Aza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azelea mean?

Azelea is a spelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub, from the Greek azaleos, 'dry'.

How do you pronounce Azelea?

It's said ah-ZAY-lee-ah /ɑˈzeɪ.li.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azelea a boy or girl name?

Azelea is a girl's name.

How popular is Azelea?

Azelea is a very rare name in the U.S.

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