Dry; related to the azalea flower
Azalee is a rare variant of Azalea, derived from the Greek word 'azaleos' meaning dry. The name was originally applied to the flower because it was thought to flourish in dry soil. It has a vintage, Southern charm and is often used as a more phonetic or French-influenced alternative to the botanical name.
Less common today
Azalee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,364 in 2020.
Prominent early 20th-century educator and philanthropist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
