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Azra

♀ Girl

Pronounced ath-RA /ʕað.ˈraːʔ/Medium

Meaning: Virgin, maidenMedium

In 30 seconds: Azra is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'virgin' or 'maiden.'
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Origin MediumArabic, Turkish, Bosnian
MeaningVirgin, maiden
U.S. rank (2025)#2587 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519762025

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

Azra comes from Arabic, where it means 'virgin' or 'maiden.' It is a short, well-established name used across Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim communities. The Turkish-Dutch model Azra Akin (born 1981), crowned Miss World 2002, is a well-known bearer.

Its crisp two-syllable shape, opening on a clear 'Az-' sound, gives it an easy, memorable feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Azra is 'virgin, maiden', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Azra — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AdharaAludra

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Azra Akın (1981–present)
    Turkish-Dutch model crowned Miss World 2002.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azra mean?

Azra is usually explained as meaning 'virgin, maiden' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Azra?

It's commonly said ath-RA /ʕað.ˈraːʔ/.

Is Azra a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Azra?

In 2024, Azra ranked #2659 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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