Azai
How to say it: uh-ZYE · /əˈzaɪ/
Modern American coinage, possibly from Isaiah or Azariah (Hebrew 'God has helped').
Azai was the 751st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 307 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 18-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #458 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #751 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 307 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,799 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×18 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #458 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A creation of recent decades, Azai rose fast to prominence. The 2020s are its peak period with upward movement still expected.
What goes with it
Crisp yet breathy, Azai feels bold and creative. Zai works as a short form and Jakari shares its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Azai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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