Dry; a flowering shrub
Derived from the Greek word 'azaleos', meaning dry, as the azalea shrub thrives in well-drained soil. It is a botanical name that has gained traction as a more unique alternative to the popular Azalea.
Less common today
Azaleia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,534 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
