Azrael
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
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.
Azrael for boys#656 US
This is the name of Angel of Death in Jewish and Muslim tradition, but that isn't putting contemporary parents off. With its cool letter Z and popular -ael ending, Azrael has been in the US Top 1000 since 2019 and has continued to rise since then.
Deriving from the Hebrew azar and el meaning "help" and "God", Azrael can meaning "my help is God" or "help of God", which may help some parents see beyond its links to death — although that might be exactly what appeals about it for others.
Given to 354 baby boys in 2024, when combined with the popularity of Asriel, Aziel and Azael, it might feel even more popular than it already is.
Pronounced AHZ-ray-el.
As of October 2026, Azrael ranked #5587 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4091 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,318 | 56 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,134 | 65 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,501 | 113 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,351 | 132 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,234 | 150 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #953 | 225 |
| 2020 | #4,091 | 34 | #928 | 240 |
| 2021 | #4,525 | 30 | #839 | 283 |
| 2022 | #4,494 | 31 | #731 | 355 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #684 | 394 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #735 | 354 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #656 | 421 |
World rankings
Azrael for boys
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Azrael in pop culture
- "AsraelBoy
" opera by Alberto Franchetti, Based on the old Flemish legend, Asrael falls in love with another angel called Nefta, loses her, and finally is reunited with her in Heaven
- AzraelBoy
the death of the universe in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series
- AzraelBoy
character in DC Comics
- Commander AzraelBoy
character in tabletop game "Warhammer 40,000"
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villain in anime "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED"
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character in film "Dogma"
- Rabbi AzraelBoy
a main character in "The Dybbuk" by S. Ansky
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cat in The Smurfs series