Azir

Azir - A very unique male name

Azir appeared on the charts for the first time in 2009 on position #3041. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Azir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Azir? 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 Azir. The baby boy name Azir was given to 64 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1538 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 22,911 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azir peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1538.

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Azir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azir is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #797 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,132.

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 Azir is where you live.

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Azir origin and meaning

Arabic / fictional — uncertain

Uncertain — used as a modern name and as the name of a League of Legends emperor; no single settled derivation

Azir has appeared in U.S. data since 2009, rising to a 2025 peak, helped by Azir, the Emperor of the Sands in League of Legends. Connections to Arabic words for helper or minister are plausible but not documented as the name's source, so it remains uncertain.

Origin uncertain

Azir is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Azir, pop culture references for the name Azir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Azir

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

Asher / Azariah / Akira / Akari / Azari / Azaire / Aasir / Ashar / Akshar / Askari /

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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 Azir

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 Azir 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 Azir?

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

uh-ZEER · /əˈzɪər/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Aziz — A similar established Arabic name, a separate name

Famous bearers

• Azir — Emperor of the Sands in the game League of Legends (Fictional, 2014) Fictional

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Azir for a sharp, regal-sounding name with gaming recognition for younger generations.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Aziz and Amir