Azael

Azael is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 419 boys in the United States.

Azael at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Azael

Azael belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Azael first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #655 in 2024, and in 2024 419 babies received the name — 3,513 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Azael in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#655 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Azael in 2024
419
Total since 1880
3,513

Azael in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#3256 in 2025
Babies named Azael in 2025
6
Total since 1996
23

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Azael mean?

The meaning of Azael is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Azael a boy or girl name?

Azael is a boy name. In 2024, 419 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Azael?

Azael comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Azael?

Azael first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #655 in 2024, and 419 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].