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Azelie

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Pronounced ah-zay-LEE /ɑ.zeɪˈli/Medium

Meaning: From French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azalea flower; routes debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Saintly and floral: Azelie is the French Azélie — possibly 'spared by God' (or linked to the azalea). Soft, devout, and lovely (St. Zélie Martin).
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningFrom French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azalea flower; routes debated
U.S. rank (2025)#4780 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318842025

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

Azelie comes from French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia, 'spared/reserved by God', or linked to the azalea flower (routes debated, which we note). Borne by St. Zélie Martin, it's a soft, devout name.

In the U.S. it appears in Catholic and French families. Rare, spared-by-God-or-flower at the root, and lovely.

Did you know? Azélie (Zélie) Martin, mother of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is herself a saint — her name is possibly from Hebrew 'spared by God', or linked to the azalea flower.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Azélie — routes debated

Variations

AzélieZelieAzalee

Nicknames

Zelie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Azélie Martin (1831-1877)
    French mother of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, canonized as a saint in 2015

If you like Azelie…

Zelie— the short form
Azalea— the flower it may echo
Amelie— a companion French name
Rosalie— another soft French -ie name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azelie mean?

Azelie is from French Azélie — possibly 'spared by God' or linked to the azalea; the routes are debated.

How do you pronounce Azelie?

It's said ah-zay-LEE /ɑ.zeɪˈli/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Azelie a boy or girl name?

Azelie is a girl's name.

How popular is Azelie?

Azelie is a rare name in the U.S.

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