Azalea - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Azalea \a-za-lea\ is pronounced a-ZAYL-yah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "dry". Flower name of a shrub that flourishes in dry soil and blooms in spring. First coined in the 18th century.

Azalea has 2 variant forms: Azalia and Azaleia.

Baby names that sound like Azalea are Azelia, Asela and Izola.

Azalea is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Azalea. Click here to compare Azalea with related baby names.