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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
