Total births
508
Unisex name · since 1920
Aza
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 508 babies named Aza, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5995
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other girls
Aza currently ranks #5995 among unisex names in America, with 508 babies recorded since 1920.
Aza has 508 recorded births among girls since 1920, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5995 as of the latest data, more common than 66% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- #5995 among girls today
- 508 born since 1920
- 2010s peak decade
- 66% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aza is currently the #5995 unisex name in America, more common than 66% of girls - 508 born since 1920, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5995
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other girls
Aza vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5995
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 66% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Aza was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
26 babies were named Aza in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Aza compares
508 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aza's all-time total is 33% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aza | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 508 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aza's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aza at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#5,995
Active since
1920
Aza popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Aza popularity over time - boys
115 total births recorded since 1976 (Aza as boys' name)
Aza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aza's strongest decade.
168 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Aza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 50
1920s
50 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s
2010s
168 births
- 2020s
2020s
117 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 168 births (33% of all-time use).
How Aza compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aza's total volume
Aza vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aza by state
Where Aza concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Aza's total US births 2.0%
10 of 508 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aza? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 508 babies named Aza. Today it holds rank #5995 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 26 births.
When was Aza most popular? ▼
Aza was most popular in the 2010s decade with 168 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Aza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aza are Texas (10 births).
Is Aza a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aza is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 508 births, and as a boy's name it has 115 births.
How long has the name Aza been used? ▼
Records for Aza go back to 1920, giving 106 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aza? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Azalea, Azaria, Azariah, Azalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aza's data
- Aza's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (168 total births) through the 2020s (117) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Azas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aza
Nearby Names Like Aza
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aza
Azalea Girl
#358 11,739 births
Azaria Girl
#724 7,603 births
Azariah Girl
#651 7,389 births
Azalia Girl
#2042 2,328 births
Azari Girl
#883 2,040 births
Compare Aza side by side: Aza vs Azalea Aza vs Azaria Aza vs Azariah
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aza: #5995 Unisex Name - 508 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aza. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aza draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.