unisex name
Azur
ah-ZUR (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 344
Azur is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 26% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 16,843 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1993.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Azur Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 165 |
How Popular Is Azur?
In 2025, Azur was given to 35 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Azur Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Azur
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Azur Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Azur over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Azur
- French ah-ZUR
Sibling Names for Azur
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Azur — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Azur
How popular is the name Azur?
In 2025, Azur was given to 35 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Azur a girl's or a boy's name?
Azur is used for both girls and boys. About 26% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Azur?
Azur has 2 syllables.
When was Azur most popular?
Azur peaked in 2025, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Azur a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Azur currently ranks #1,342 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.