Azi

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-zee /ˈɑ.zi/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Igbo, 'youth; the back; tomorrow', and a short form of Hebrew names with az, 'strength' (as in 'my strength'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Youth; my strength: Azi is Igbo/Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-zee').

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Origin LowIgbo, Hebrew

MeaningVariously from Igbo, 'youth; the back; tomorrow', and a short form of Hebrew names with az, 'strength' (as in 'my strength'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6863 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Azi comes variously from Igbo, 'youth; the back; tomorrow', and from a short form of Hebrew names with az, 'strength' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-zee').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian and Jewish families. Rare, youth-and-strength at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Azi is variously Igbo 'youth' and a short form of Hebrew names built on az, 'strength' ('my strength') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-zee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Azi — routes layered

Variations

AzziAziz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azi mean?

Azi is variously Igbo 'youth' and a short Hebrew form for 'my strength'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Azi?

It's said AH-zee /ˈɑ.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Azi a boy or girl name?

Azi is a boy's name.

How popular is Azi?

Azi is a rare name in the U.S.