Azrael
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning God helps or whom God helps; Islamic angel.
Babies a year
152
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#656
up from #735
UK popularity
#4275
4 babies
How Azrael has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2019 | #950 |
| 2020 | #930 |
| 2021 | #838 |
| 2022 | #732 |
| 2023 | #682 |
| 2024 | #735 |
| 2025 | #656 |
In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Azrael. In the US, 152 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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