Azula

Azula - A very unique female name

Azula appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #5064. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Azula and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Azula? 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 Azula. The baby girl name Azula was given to 76 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1644 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,151 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azula peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1644.

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Azula is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azula is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #443 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,059.

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 Azula is where you live.

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Azula origin and meaning

Modern — fictional coinage from Spanish azul, 'blue'

Built on azul, 'blue' — the colour of the character's fire in its source fiction

Azula was created for the princess antagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005), her name playing on azul, Spanish for 'blue,' the colour of her flames. American births appear from 2010, after the show's afterlife in streaming, and reached their highest level yet in 2025. It is a fandom coinage, not a traditional Spanish name.

Origin uncertain

Azula is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Azula

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

Ashley / Ashlee / Ashly / Azalea / Ashlie / Ashely / Ashli / Azul / Ashlea / Akilah /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Azula

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 Azula 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Azula?

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.

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Pronunciation

uh-ZOO-luh · /əˈzuːlə/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Zula

Famous bearers

• Azula — Princess Azula, the formidable firebending antagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender (Fictional, 2005) Fictional

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Azula is a fandom choice with real edge — beautiful sound, formidable namesake. Its steady rise to a 2025 peak tracks Avatar's enduring popularity with the generation now having children.

Worth knowing

• The namesake is a villain — brilliant but cruel — which is the association fans will bring first.
• Often assumed to be a traditional Spanish or Aztec name; it is neither.