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Lazuli

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Pronounced LAZ-oo-lee /ˈlæz.u.li/Medium

Meaning: From lapis lazuli — the deep-blue gemstone, from the Persian lazhward, 'blue/the sky', via the Latin lazulum; a gem/word-name; we note the gemLow

In 30 seconds: Lapis lazuli; the deep-blue gemstone: Lazuli is a gem-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'LAZ-oo-lee').
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Origin LowPersian, Latin
MeaningFrom lapis lazuli — the deep-blue gemstone, from the Persian lazhward, 'blue/the sky', via the Latin lazulum; a gem/word-name; we note the gem
U.S. rank (2025)#10547 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120162025

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

Lazuli comes from lapis lazuli — the deep-blue gemstone, from the Persian lazhward, 'blue/the sky', via the Latin lazulum; a gem/word-name (we note the gem). A lyrical, modern name (said 'LAZ-oo-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern gem/color name. Rare, the-deep-blue-gemstone at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lazuli names the deep-blue gemstone lapis lazuli (from the Persian lazhward, 'blue/the sky') — a lyrical, jewel-toned name (we note the gem; said 'LAZ-oo-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Lazuli — gem/color-name

Variations

LazulieLazuly

Nicknames

Lazu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lazuli mean?

Lazuli names the deep-blue gemstone lapis lazuli (from the Persian lazhward, 'blue'). We note the gem.

How do you pronounce Lazuli?

It's said LAZ-oo-lee /ˈlæz.u.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lazuli a boy or girl name?

Lazuli is a girl's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Lazuli?

Lazuli is a very rare name in the U.S.

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