Azai
Every Azai since 2008 — 1,600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azai
Azai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #809 in 2025 with 307 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 1,600 American babies have been named Azai. Its peak came in 2025, when 318 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Azai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,949 | 307 | #809 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,390 | 252 | #919 |
| 2023 | — | — | 167 | #1,197 |
| 2022 | — | — | 184 | #1,138 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,728 | 122 | #1,469 |
| 2020 | — | — | 145 | #1,264 |
| 2019 | — | — | 124 | #1,414 |
| 2018 | — | — | 88 | #1,746 |
| 2017 | — | — | 52 | #2,454 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #2,998 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,707 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,763 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,481 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,351 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,568 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #8,888 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #9,970 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,088 |
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Famous people named Azai
- Azai Nagamasa Politician · 1545–1573
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azai in 2025?
Azai ranked #809 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 307 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azai?
1,600 babies have been named Azai in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azai most popular?
Azai peaked in 2025, when 318 newborns received the name.
Is Azai a boy or girl name?
Azai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azai rising or falling?
Azai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Azai?
Well-known people named Azai include Azai Nagamasa (politician).