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Azalea

Updated: by Olivia Mittak

The baby name Azalea is a new floral name popular among Bohemian parents and those who love the outdoors. It is a beautiful flower name, similar to those like Zinnia and Lily, but is one of the more modern options. Ultimately, Azalea is a perfect, blossoming name if you want a name newer than Rose or even Lily.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Azalea:

Azalea is the name of a popular flower that is actually a type of shrub of the Rhododendron family. The name of the flower and the baby girl name both have Greek origins in the word “azaleos”. This word meant “dry”. As such, the Greek meaning of this name is “dry flower”.

Symbolism of the Name Azalea:

Azalea means “dry flower” as this is also the literal translation of the name of the plant. It derives itself from the Greek “azaleos” which is the word for “dry”. In the English-speaking world, many individuals just believe the baby name relates to the flower itself rather than the Greek meaning.

Nicknames for the Name Azalea:

There are a ton of nicknames for Azalea! Having a good nickname for your child is important for many. This is a great list of the best nicknames for this name, so take a look:

  • Azzy
  • Azzi
  • Leah 
  • Lea
  • Azi
  • Zay Zay
  • Zalea
  • Alea
  • Aza
  • Asa
  • Zaly
  • Z
  • AZ
  • Zalee
  • Flower
  • Zal
  • Azzer
  • Azzers

Style of the Name Azalea:

Modern

Gender of the Name Azalea:

Azalea is not only a flower's name, but it is a precious name for baby girls.

Pronunciation of the Name Azalea:

uh-ZAY-lee-uh

Number of Syllables in the Name Azalea:

Four

Emotion Evoked From the Name Azalea:

Azalea is a beautiful name with a natural and floral feel. This almost gives it a bohemian edge that many parents love.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Azalea:

  • Azaleah
  • Azaleia
  • Azaliah
  • Azalia
  • Azaleiah
  • Azelyah
  • Azelya

Popularity of the Name Azalea:

Azalea has only been a top 1,000 baby name for a decade, according to the Social Security Administration. In 2012, it ranked at number 892. It has only been a top 500 name since the year 2020. As of this last year, Azalea was at rank 404 for girls.

Great Middle Names for Azalea and Their Meanings:

  • Soleil (sun)
  • Sabine (member of the Sabines)
  • Estelle (star)
  • Blythe (cheerful)
  • Cecile (blind)
  • Eden (place of pleasure)
  • Juniper (young, youth producing, evergreen)

Famous People with the Name Azalea:

  • Azealia Banks (rapper)
  • Azalea Wentworth (character from “Entwined”)
  • Azalea Berges (character from “Poison Ivy: The Secret Society”)
  • Azalea (character from “The Fragrant Flower”)

The image featured at the top of this post is ©Kulinenko.G/Shutterstock.com.

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