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Azalea is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of the flower (shrubs of the genus Rhododendron), ultimately derived from Greek ἀζαλέος (azaleos) meaning ‘dry’." It ranked #278 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of the flower (shrubs of the genus Rhododendron), ultimately derived from Greek ἀζαλέος (azaleos) meaning ‘dry’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Azalea ranked #278 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #278 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azalea mean?
Behind the Name does not give Azalea a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of the flower.
Is Azalea a popular name?
Azalea ranked #278 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Azalea a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Azalea appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Azalea — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
