Azara vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azara

Girl #1,985 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fire, sacred flame"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Persian Middle Eastern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,985
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Aza

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
1,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sully, Van

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Azara Rank #1,985
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #1985 for Azara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azara ___

  • Azara Rose
  • Azara Grace
  • Azara Pearl
  • Azara Jade
  • Azara Elise
  • Azara Vivienne

Sullivan ___

  • Sullivan James
  • Sullivan Patrick
  • Sullivan Thomas
  • Sullivan Reid
  • Sullivan Finn
  • Sullivan Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azara

Zara Amara Kira Nadia Cyrus

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azara or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Azara at #1985 in the United States.

What do Azara and Sullivan mean?

Azara means "fire, sacred flame" (Persian origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Azara and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Azara is primarily a girl name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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