Azula

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Pronounced uh-ZOO-luh /ə.ˈzu.lə/Medium

Meaning: Derived from Spanish/Portuguese azul "blue," widely known as the name of the antagonist Azula in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.Medium

In 30 seconds: Azula comes from the Spanish and Portuguese azul, 'blue', and is widely recognized from the character Azula in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Origin MediumPopular Culture, Spanish

MeaningDerived from Spanish/Portuguese azul "blue," widely known as the name of the antagonist Azula in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.

U.S. rank (2025)#1693 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births121 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 721

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

The name is built on azul, the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'blue', so its core meaning is a color. Much of its modern recognition comes from Azula, the antagonist in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which brought the name to a wide audience. The result is a name that feels both lyrical and pop-culture-charged.

Its tie to the word for blue gives it a cool, vivid feel, while the fictional character lends it a striking, fiery edge. That mix of a calm meaning and a bold namesake is part of its draw.

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

Overall data confidence 70%

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Azul— The Spanish word for 'blue' that Azula is built from.

Azalea— Shares the soft 'Az-' opening and floral, color-adjacent feel.

Micaela— shares the -la ending

Carmela— shares Azula's Spanish roots

Marcela— a fellow Spanish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azula mean?

Azula is usually explained as meaning 'blue' and is most often linked with Popular Culture tradition.

How do you pronounce Azula?

It's commonly said uh-ZOO-luh /ə.ˈzu.lə/.

Is Azula a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Azula?

In 2024, Azula ranked #1644 in the U.S. for girls, with 125 births recorded.