Boy · #916 in 2026

Azai

The Azai clan , also rendered as Asai, was a Japanese clan during the Sengoku period.

Current Rank
#916
Peak Rank
#916 (2026)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+106%
2021
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#10241
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Azai

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Azai clan , also rendered as Asai, was a Japanese clan during the Sengoku period.

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Origin & history
The Azai clan was a line of daimyōs (feudal military lords) seated at Odani Castle in northeastern Ōmi Province , located within present day Nagahama , Shiga Prefecture . The Azai originated in the early 1500s and claimed descent from the Hokke branch of the Fujiwara , a powerful clan in Japan from the Heian period to the Kamakura period . Initially, the clan were vassals of the Kyōgoku , but gradually emerged as independent daimyōs in northern Ōmi. However, Azai domains were soon conquered by the Rokkaku and the clan was forced into becoming their vassals. Azai Nagamasa became head of the cla

The Story of Azai

Azai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 253 Azais were born — ranking #916 that year. As of 2026, Azai ranks #916 for baby boys with 253 births, rising sharply (+106% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Azais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Azai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Azai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Azai

What does the name Azai mean?
The Azai clan , also rendered as Asai, was a Japanese clan during the Sengoku period.
How popular is Azai in 2026?
In 2026, Azai ranks #916 among boys' names in the U.S., with 253 babies given the name that year.
When was Azai most popular?
Azai reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #916 that year with 253 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Azai most popular?
Azai has historically been most popular in Delaware, Louisiana, Connecticut. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Azai.
Is Azai a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Azai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Azai?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Azai include Montie, Nevin, Donato. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Azai

Azai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Azai's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #916. Use the chart and map above to compare Azai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.