Azari - A very unique male name
Azari at a glance
Azari is ranked #1734 among boy baby names in 2025, with 48 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #1650 and first appeared on the charts in 2016.
- Rank in 2025
- #1734
- Births in 2025
- 48
- Peak year
- 2023 (#1650)
- First appeared
- 2016
- Trend
- #2372 in 2020 → #1734 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 30,548 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (18 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 30,548 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azari peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1650.
Famous with this name
Manoochehr Azari
Sanaz Azari
Sara Azari
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Azari is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azari is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #575 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,615.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 Azari is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Azari origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None documented — a recent coinage, possibly influenced by Azariah and similar sounds in several languages, but no construction is documented
Azari appeared only in 2016 and has risen steadily, part of the Az- family that includes Azariah and Aziel. Azari is also an ethnic name (the Azerbaijani people are sometimes called Azari) and a surname, which muddies any single story. With no documented coinage, we treat American first-name use as a modern creation.
Origin uncertain
Azari is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Azari, pop culture references for the name Azari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Azari
We've found the following names that sound similar to Azari, sorted by popularity.
Asher / Azariah / Akira / Akari / Azir / Azaire / Aasir / Ashar / Akshar / Askari /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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1734 |
| 2024 | 1690 |
| 2023 | 1650 |
| 2022 | 1771 |
| 2021 | 2492 |
| 2020 | 2372 |
| 2019 | 3440 |
| 2018 | 2356 |
| 2017 | 2737 |
| 2016 | 3827 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 575 |
| Virginia | 981 |
| New Jersey | 1040 |
| New York | 1133 |
| Pennsylvania | 1251 |
| Florida | 1265 |
| Texas | 2615 |
Even more about Azari
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 Azari 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 Azari?
3 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.Pronunciation
uh-ZAH-ree · /əˈzɑːri/
A new name; uh-ZAH-ree is the usual reading but families vary.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Azariah — The biblical name that may have influenced it, a separate established name
- Azaria — A variant spelling of Azariah
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2016, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
A sleek, rhythmic Az- name riding a fashionable family while staying rare.
Worth knowing
- It doubles as an ethnic label and surname, and will be confused with Azariah.
