Azrael
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Azrael first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 339 babies have been named Azrael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Azrael is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,884 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,884
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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Azrael is also used as a boy name, ranked #736.
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Hebrew origin
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About the Name Azrael
Azrael is a girl name .
Is Azrael a boy or girl name? Azrael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,884 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #736. Azrael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Azrael is currently ranked #6,884 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Azrael include Azr, Azra, Azray, Azraie, Azy, Azie, and Azrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Azrael include Azra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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