Azra is an Arabic name meaning "virgin" or "maiden"; in Islamic tradition the word is used as a title of Mary, and the name is especially common in Turkey, Bosnia and Pakistan. Its short, modern sound puts it close to Zara and Ezra, which helps it travel well in English. In the United States Azra ranked number 7643 in 2000, moved into the top 3000 in the 2020s and reached its best rank so far, number 2587, in 2025 with 67 girls.