Azai is a distinctive choice, ranked #1199 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Azai in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1199
US Rank #921
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #921, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Azai
Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Azai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Azai in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Azai is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 115 places over the last five years to #1199 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Azai is more popular in the US (#921) than in the UK (#1199). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Azai ranks #921 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
23
UK babies named Azai (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 115 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Azai
Likely around 1 other Azai in the class
UK Popularity (2013–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Azai
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Azai Hisamasa was a son of Azai Sukemasa and the second head of the Azai clan. Hisamasa became the head of the clan in 1542 after his father died, but unlike his father, he was never a strong leader.
Azai Sukemasa was the Sengoku era head of the Azai clan. Sukemasa was a retainer of the Kyōgoku clan but when the Kyōgoku clan declined for conflicts over the succession, the Azai clan came to power with Sukemasa as its daimyō.