Girl Name · Greek Origin
Azalea
Considering Azalea? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Dry flower", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Ashlea.
Azalea meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dry flower
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Azalea to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Azalea as A·Z·A·L·E·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Azalea is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Azalea variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Azaleaa, Azaleae, Azaleay, Azale.
- Nicknames: Aza and A.
- Middle names: Pair Azalea with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Azalea middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ashlea, Aziel, Azael, Ashley, Ashlee — full picks on the sibling names for Azalea guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Azalea? Browse our names like Azalea guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Azalea
What does the name Azalea mean?
Azalea means "Dry flower" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Azalea?
Azalea originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Azalea?
Azalea has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Azalea a boy's or girl's name?
Azalea is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Azalea in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Azalea sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Azalea?
Names that share Azalea's sound and style include Ashlea, Aziel, Azael, Ashley, Ashlee.
What middle names pair well with Azalea?
Good middle-name fits for Azalea pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Azalea is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Azalea is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Azalea?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Azalea share its rhythm without rhyming — Ashlea, Aziel, Azael all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.