UK girl's name
Azaleah
A feminine name derived from the flower azalea, meaning "flowering shrub".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Azaleah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Azaleah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Azaleah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Azaleah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Azaleah ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Azaleah.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azaleah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Azaleah mean?
The name Azaleah is believed to have its origins in the Greek language, where it is derived from the word "azaleos," which means "dry" or "parched." This name is thought to have emerged during the ancient Greek period, which spanned from the 8th century BC to the 6th century AD.
In Greek mythology, Azaleah was the name of a nymph who was transformed into a flowering shrub after being scorned by a shepherd she loved. This mythological tale could be one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azaleah.
The earliest known person with the name Azaleah was Azaleah of Sparta, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. She was known for her teachings on virtue and morality, and her writings were widely studied during her time.
Another notable figure with the name Azaleah was Azaleah of Alexandria, a prominent scholar and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century AD. She made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is credited with developing several geometric theorems.
In the Middle Ages, Azaleah was the name of a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. She was persecuted for her faith and is said to have suffered a brutal death at the hands of Roman authorities.
During the Renaissance period, Azaleah was the name of a renowned Italian artist who lived in the 15th century. Her paintings, which often depicted biblical scenes and mythological figures, were highly regarded and can still be found in various museums across Europe.
In the 19th century, Azaleah was the name of a famous American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She was a powerful orator and played a pivotal role in the fight against slavery and the campaign for women's suffrage.
While the name Azaleah has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been used across various societies and time periods, with notable individuals bearing this name throughout history. Despite its unique and uncommon nature, the name Azaleah has left a lasting legacy in various fields, from philosophy and mathematics to art and social activism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Azaleah over time
The chart below shows babies named Azaleah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Azaleah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azaleah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azaleah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4451 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Azaleah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Azaleah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Azaleah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Azaleah was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Azaleah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Azaleah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Azaleah?
A feminine name derived from the flower azalea, meaning "flowering shrub".
How many people are called Azaleah in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Azaleah across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.