Azai
Azai is a distinctive choice, ranked #1613 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Azai in their class.
About the Name Azai
2024 marks Azai's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1199. The name has climbed 115 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2013.
Azai is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Azai in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #921, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Azai
- Azai Hisamasa — Azai Hisamasa was a son of Azai Sukemasa and the second head of the Azai clan.
- Azai Sukemasa — Azai Sukemasa was the Sengoku era head of the Azai clan.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Azai
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Azai
Almost certainly the only Azai in the class
UK Popularity (2013–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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