Azael

Azael - A very unique male name

Azael appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #3022. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Azael and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Azael? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Azael. The baby boy name Azael was given to 392 baby boys in 2025, ranking #640 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,741 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azael peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 640.

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Azael is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azael is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #273 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,431.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Azael is where you live.

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Azael origin and meaning

Spanish form related to Asael and Azazel (Hebrew)

Uncertain — Azael sits between two different biblical names: Asael, 'God has made', and Azazel, the wilderness figure of Leviticus, and sources conflate them

Azael is used in Spanish-speaking naming as a form associated with the angels Asael and Azazel, two distinct Hebrew figures whose names tradition has tangled together. It appeared in US data in 1990 and, after decades at low levels, has climbed sharply to its highest point in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Azael is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Azael

We've found the following names that sound similar to Azael, sorted by popularity.

Axel / Ashley / Aziel / Axl / Aksel / Akhil / Asael / Axle / Akil / Axell /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Azael

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Azael a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Azael?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-sah-EL · /ɑːsɑːˈɛl/
Spanish stresses the final syllable, ah-sah-EL; English readings vary.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Asael — The biblical name it is most closely linked to.
• Azazel — The distinct biblical figure it is also confused with.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Parents are picking Azael for its angelic, dramatic sound — a rare biblical-adjacent name rising fast in Spanish-speaking families.

Worth knowing

• The Asael/Azazel tangle means its story is easily garbled, and Azazel carries a demonic association in some traditions.