Dry; associated with the azalea flower.
Azaelia is a modern elaboration of Azalea, derived from the Greek word 'azaleos' meaning dry, referring to the flower's preference for well-drained soil. It combines the botanical appeal of the azalea shrub with the popular 'ia' suffix found in names like Amelia or Ophelia.
Less common today
Azaelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,539 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
