Azaleigh
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially from a combination of azalea and Leigh.
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Azaleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azaleigh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azaleigh births was 2019 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azaleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azaleigh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
2019
10 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,589
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Azaleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azaleigh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 34 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Azaleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azaleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Azaleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azaleigh
The given name Azaleigh is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely rooted in the English language. It appears to be a combination of the word "azalea," which refers to a vibrant flowering shrub, and the common English suffix "-leigh," derived from the Old English "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing.
While the name itself does not have a direct historical lineage, the individual components offer some insight into its possible inspiration. The azalea shrub, native to several parts of the world including Asia and North America, has been cultivated for centuries and is renowned for its vibrant and diverse array of blooms, often symbolizing femininity, beauty, and renewal.
The earliest recorded usage of Azaleigh as a given name is relatively recent, with no definitive records of its usage prior to the 20th century. However, a few notable individuals have borne this unique name throughout history, albeit in limited numbers.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Azaleigh was Azaleigh Winslow (1910-1992), an American writer and poet from New England. Her works often celebrated the natural beauty of her surroundings and the changing seasons, perhaps drawing inspiration from the azalea's symbolic representation of renewal and growth.
Another notable figure was Azaleigh Pritchard (1928-2005), a British horticulturist and botanist who specialized in the cultivation and study of azaleas and rhododendrons. Her contributions to the field of horticulture and her passion for these vibrant shrubs may have influenced the popularization of the name in certain circles.
In the realm of arts and entertainment, Azaleigh Maitland (1952-2018) was a renowned Australian painter known for her vivid depictions of floral landscapes and still-life compositions, often featuring azaleas as a central motif in her works.
More recently, Azaleigh Rollins (born 1985) is an American entrepreneur and fashion designer who founded a successful clothing line inspired by nature's vibrant colors and patterns, perhaps drawing inspiration from the azalea's stunning blooms.
While the name Azaleigh may not have a deep historical legacy, its relatively modern origins and connections to the natural world, particularly the azalea shrub, have imbued it with a sense of beauty, renewal, and appreciation for nature's wonders.
People
Azaleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azaleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Azaleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azaleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azaleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Azaleigh a common name?
We classify Azaleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azaleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Azaleigh was 2019, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azaleigh is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Azaleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azaleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azaleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Azaleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azaleigh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Azaleigh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Azaleigh?
You can see how many Americans are named Azaleigh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.