Azrael
About Azrael
Azrael is an intriguing feminine name with profound religious and mystical associations. Traditionally, Azrael is known as the Angel of Death in some Islamic, Hebrew, and Sikhism traditions, responsible for separating souls from bodies. The name derives from Arabic and Hebrew elements meaning "help from God" or "whom God helps." While historically more commonly used for males in Middle Eastern contexts, Azrael has gained some usage as a female name in Western countries, particularly among parents drawn to names with spiritual significance or Gothic undertones. Its exotic sound and powerful symbolic associations give it a distinctive character that appeals to those seeking a name with depth and mystical resonance.
Pronounced AHZ-ray-el.
As of October 2026, Azrael ranked #5587 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4091 in 2020.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,091 | 34 | 21 |
| 2021 | #4,525 | 30 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #4,494 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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