Azaylah
Meaning of Azaylah
Azaylah is a trisyllabic feminine given name, phonetically rendered as uh-ZAY-luh (/əˈzeɪlə/), whose formation appears to derive from a deliberate phonetic elaboration of the botanical name Azalea—itself rooted in the Ancient Greek adjective azaleos, meaning “dry”—and thus conveys a lexical association with the resilient flowering shrub of the genus Rhododendron. In the context of Anglo-American naming practices, Azaylah exemplifies a strategic preference for novel, nature-inspired appellations, combining an open front vowel nucleus and a final lateral approximant to produce a sonority that is at once modern and technically balanced. An analysis of United States Social Security records from 2011 through 2024 reveals a gradual but discernible upward trajectory in its usage: from a baseline occurrence of five newborns in 2011 (rank 942) to its peak incidence of twenty-seven in 2024 (rank 923), reflecting incremental gains in parental selection despite its persistence outside the top 900. This measured growth, coupled with its precise phonological structure and botanical etymology, positions Azaylah as a distinctive choice for those seeking a name that marries contemporary innovation with scholarly resonance.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as uh-ZAY-luh (/əˈzeɪlə/)
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