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Azelia

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Azelia Pronunciation

Azelia is pronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah /ɑˈzi.li.ɑ/High

Meaning: Flower-name variant of Azalea (Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the blossom that thrives in dry soil); also echoing biblical Azaliah, 'Yahweh has spared'Medium

In 30 seconds: An azalea by a softer spelling: Azelia blooms with the showy spring flower — Greek for 'dry', the blossom of resilient soil — with a biblical 'spared by God' echo. Floral and fresh.

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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew

MeaningFlower-name variant of Azalea (Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the blossom that thrives in dry soil); also echoing biblical Azaliah, 'Yahweh has spared'

U.S. rank (2024)#3817 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Azelia is a variant of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry', the spring-bright shrub that blooms in dry soil — also brushing the biblical Azaliah, 'Yahweh has spared'. It joins the flower-name revival with a softened middle vowel.

It registers thinly beside Azalea. Rare, blossom at the root, and springtime-fresh.

Did you know? Azaleas — Azelia's blossoms — thrive in dry, acid soil where little else flowers; the Greek name azaleos, 'dry', honors that stubborn springtime triumph.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Azalea — flower etymology

Variations

AzaleaAzaliaAzaleah

Nicknames

AzeLia

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If you like Azelia…

Azalea— the standard flower spelling

Amelia— the rhyming beloved classic

Dahlia— a fellow showy flower-name

Camellia— the companion blossom pick

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Azelia?

Azelia is pronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah (/ɑˈzi.li.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Azelia said aloud.

How do you say Azelia?

Azelia is said ah-ZEE-lee-ah (/ɑˈzi.li.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Azelia said aloud.

What does the name Azelia mean?

Azelia is a variant of Azalea, the flower whose Greek name means 'dry'; it also echoes biblical Azaliah, 'Yahweh has spared'.

Is Azelia a boy or girl name?

Azelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Azelia?

Azelia is a rare name in the U.S.