Azrael
Meaning
traditionally 'God helps'; angel of death in Judeo-Islamic tradition
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Azrael peaked in the 2020s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
52 people · the #64,892 first name in Brazil · median age 8
The census also counted 23 born between 2020 and August 2022, too recent a span to chart.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Azrael
Most people given the name Azrael in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Azrael deep dive
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