Azra
Every Azra since 1976 — 1,414 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azra
Azra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,587 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,414 American babies have been named Azra — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 87 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 Azra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azra 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 | 67 | #2,587 | 20 | #4,875 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,669 | 16 | #5,690 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,792 | 14 | #6,266 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,700 | 18 | #5,240 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,611 | 13 | #6,368 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,024 | 9 | #8,155 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,092 | 8 | #8,993 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,164 | 10 | #7,681 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,017 | 5 | #12,487 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,240 | 5 | #12,404 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,183 | — | — |
| 2014 | 44 | #3,551 | — | — |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,225 | — | — |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,274 | — | — |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,458 | — | — |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,829 | 6 | #10,905 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,948 | — | — |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,371 | — | — |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,861 | — | — |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,702 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,040 | 6 | #10,255 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,836 | — | — |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,446 | — | — |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,701 | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,104 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,643 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,851 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,186 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,012 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,192 | — | — |
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Famous people named Azra
- Azra Akın Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azra in 2025?
Azra ranked #2,587 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azra?
1,414 babies have been named Azra in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azra most popular?
Azra peaked in 2025, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Azra a boy or girl name?
Azra is used for both: about 91% of babies named Azra have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Azra rising or falling?
Azra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Azra?
Well-known people named Azra include Azra Akın (actor).