Azula
A feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "asura", meaning "demon" or "spirit".
Name Census estimates that about 596 living Americans carry the first name Azula. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azula today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azula births was 2024 (125 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azula. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Azula with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
596
~ 1 in 575,091 Americans
Peak year
2024
125 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,644
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Azula: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azula from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 477 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azula 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 Azula during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Azulas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Azula, while Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azula
The given name Azula is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "azul," meaning "blue" or "azure." The name's linguistic roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500–500 BCE, when Sanskrit was the primary language of the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, the name Azula is associated with the color blue, which is often symbolic of the infinite expanse of the sky and the vastness of the universe. It is also linked to the concept of calmness, tranquility, and serenity, qualities that are revered in many Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azula can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this renowned text, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE, there is a character named Azula, who is depicted as a wise and noble warrior.
Throughout history, the name Azula has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Azula, an Indian princess who lived in the 6th century CE. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and patronage of the arts and culture.
Another prominent figure with the name Azula was Azula Khan, a powerful ruler of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century CE. He was renowned for his military prowess and his contribution to the expansion of the Mughal territories.
In the realm of literature, Azula Devi was a celebrated Indian poet who lived during the 17th century CE. Her works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
Moving forward in time, Azula Begum was a prominent social reformer and activist from Bangladesh, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a pioneering advocate for women's rights and education in her country.
More recently, Azula Rahim was a renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor who gained international recognition for her innovative and thought-provoking works of art. She lived from 1928 to 2009 and left an indelible mark on the art world.
People
Azula + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azula as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Azula: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azula?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 596 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azula 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 575,091 US residents.
Is Azula a common name?
We classify Azula as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 600 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azula most popular?
The single biggest year for Azula was 2024, when 125 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azula is about 5 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 Azula in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azula a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azula 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 Azula still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azula 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 Azula 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 Americans are named Azula?
See how many Americans are named Azula on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.