All about the name AZRAEL

Meaning, origin, history.

The name Azrael is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'azar' meaning 'to help'. It is associated with the Islamic and Abrahamic religions as the name of an archangel responsible for collecting the souls of the deceased.

See also

Islam
Jewish

Popularity of the name AZRAEL since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Azrael saw a slow start with only 8 births each in 2001 and 2006, but began to gain traction around 2012, peaking at 34 births in 2020. Since then, it has maintained a consistent level of popularity, with 29 births in 2021 and 31 in 2022. As of 2023, there have been a total of 320 births named Azrael since 2001.