Masa
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Masa
Masa is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Japanese, Masa (政) can mean 'righteous government' or 'becoming' depending on the kanji characters used. In Arabic, Masa (مسا) means 'evening' or 'twilight,' evoking a peaceful time of day. The name also appears in Swahili and some Eastern European languages with various meanings. This short, melodic name travels well across cultures due to its simple pronunciation and spelling. Masa has remained relatively uncommon in Western countries but has seen some usage in multicultural communities. Its brevity and softness give it a gentle quality, while its cross-cultural presence makes it accessible worldwide. For parents seeking a simple yet meaningful international name, Masa offers versatility and subtle beauty.
Masa is also given to boys.
Pronounced MAH-sah.
As of October 2026, Masa ranked #4041 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2663 in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,501 | 45 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,311 | 33 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,762 | 39 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,470 | 31 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,745 | 41 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,663 | 66 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #2,995 | 55 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,041 | 36 | — | 0 |