Alazar is an Ethiopian given name for males, derived from the Amharic word "አላዛር" which means "the earth." It is one of several names in Ethiopia that reflect the country's rich historical and cultural heritage. The name Alazar has been popular among Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian community due to its religious significance, as it is associated with Saint Alazar, an important figure in Ethiopian Christianity.
The name Alazar appears to have seen a peak in popularity between 2014 and 2017, with the highest number of births recorded in those years (16, 15, and 11 respectively). However, it seems that its usage has been less common in recent years, with only 5 births each in 2023 and 2021. Overall, there have been a total of 183 babies named Alazar from 1999 to 2023.