Azael
How to say it: uh-ZAY-el · /əˈzeɪəl/
Hebrew name meaning 'God has made' or variant of Azazel; used in biblical and apocryphal contexts.
Azael was the 606th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 432 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #315 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #606 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 432 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,674 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #315 |
| In France, 2025 | #813 among boys’ names, 35 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent decades hold nearly all use of Azael. At a high in the 2020s, it is expected to climb further.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a breathy finish, Azael feels strong. Adriel would pair well with it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Azael is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Spanish.
In France: #813 for boys in 2025.
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