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Azul

♂ Boy

Pronounced a-THOOL /a.ˈθul/Medium

Meaning: BlueMedium

In 30 seconds: Azul is a Spanish boy's name meaning, plainly, 'blue.'

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Origin MediumSpanish, Filipino, History

MeaningBlue

U.S. rank (2025)#3137 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 337

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

Azul is the Spanish word for 'blue' used as a given name. Choosing a color word makes for a vivid, direct name with an obvious image behind it. The record holds just the meaning and Spanish origin, with nothing further attached.

Stress falls on the second syllable, giving Azul a smooth, rising finish. As a color name it reads fresh and uncomplicated.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Azul is 'blue', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Azul — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Cielo— Another Spanish word-name, 'sky,' pairing naturally with Azul's 'blue.'

Indigo— A color name in the same blue family as Azul, used as a given name.

Anay— a fellow Spanish choice

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Isai— shares Azul's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azul mean?

Azul is usually explained as meaning 'blue' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Azul?

It's commonly said a-THOOL /a.ˈθul/.

Is Azul a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Azul?

In 2024, Azul ranked #2787 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.