Noble or little berry
Azella is a rare name likely derived from the Germanic root 'adal', meaning noble, or as a diminutive form of Hazel. It emerged in the late 19th century as part of a trend for creating melodic names with 'ella' suffixes. Its exact etymology is often debated, sometimes linked to the Hebrew name Azaliah.
Less common today
Azella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,040 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early 20th-century American pioneer aviator
