Azure

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Pronounced AZH-ər /ˈæʒ.ər/High

Meaning: From the word azure — via Old French azur and Persian lazhuward, the bright sky-blue color (and the gem lapis lazuli)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sky-blue bright: Azure is the color word-name for vivid blue (and lapis lazuli). Serene, distinctive, and lovely.

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Origin MediumPersian, French

MeaningFrom the word azure — via Old French azur and Persian lazhuward, the bright sky-blue color (and the gem lapis lazuli)

U.S. rank (2025)#6360 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,675

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

Azure comes from the word azure — via Old French azur and Persian lazhuward — the bright sky-blue color and the gem lapis lazuli. A serene, distinctive color word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, sky-blue at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Azure, the brilliant sky-blue (via Persian lazhuward, the source of lapis lazuli), is a serene, distinctive color word-name — used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — azure — word origin

Variations

AzurAzura

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Azura— an -a form

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Sapphire— another blue gem-name

Allure— lands in the same popularity range

Jadore— a fellow French choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azure mean?

Azure is the word for the bright sky-blue color (and lapis lazuli).

How do you pronounce Azure?

It's said AZH-ər /ˈæʒ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Azure a boy or girl name?

Azure is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Azure?

Azure is a rare name in the U.S.