Azai
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Azai is a Hebrew name meaning “strength”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.8% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Azai
Azai is a name of Hebrew origin that appears in biblical genealogies, signifying strength or might. Its etymological root is closely tied to the word "azaz", which denotes the quality of being strong or firm. Azai is noted in historical texts as a name belonging to individuals recognized for their personal fortitude within the Old Testament.
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Gender Usage of the Name Azai
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Azai is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.8% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Azai
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Azai is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 46K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 350K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 137K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.01M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Azai ranked #1,206 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,626 in 2024 — an improvement of 420 places. Azai shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,206 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #9,889 in 2015. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 763 places (from #1,969 to #1,206).
Name StyleMethodology
Azai is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 74% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Azai
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- i — Boy Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Azai consists of two syllables with a stress on the final syllable, creating an upward, energetic finish. This structure aligns with a Strong & Powerful aesthetic. It is cited in 1 Chronicles as the name of an ancient priestly ancestor.
Middle Names For Azai
Middle name suggestions for AzaiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Azai is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Azai Joseph · Azai Junior · Azai Gerald · Azai Justin · Azai Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Azai
Sound Like Azai Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ace · Asa · Asaiah · View all 25 names
Spelled Like Azai Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Asai · Azi · Azam · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elias · Amir · Emilio · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Azai Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Levi · Eli · Kai · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Azai”
Dictionary Meaning of "Azai"Methodology
alternative form of asaí
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How to Spell Azai in ASL
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