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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Azael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Azadeh|Azaela
HebrewBoy↑ Rising

Azael

AZ-ay-el · 3 syllables

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#655
↑ Rising
#655
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 35
Peak rank
#655 in 2024
5yr change
+45 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #655 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Azael

Popularity score: 35  ·  SSA Rank: #655

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+45 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligious3-syllableAngelicUncommonStrongRisingSpiritual
Character
divine strengthprotective spiritmysterious wisdomsteadfast resolve
STRONG
High confidence

Azael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #655 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +45 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#655 · rare
Azael at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew 'Azazel', traditionally interpreted as 'God is mighty' or 'God strengthens'. In biblical tradition, associated with the scapegoat ritual in Leviticus.
Language root:Hebrew · Aramaic
Peak rank:#655 in 2024
5yr change:+45 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Azael illustration
Name Intelligence
Azael · Overview
Summary

Azael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #655 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Azael scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 45 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Religious · Meaningful character
Azael carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
azael.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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