Masai
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Masai
With the contemporary sounds of Azai and Messiah, Masai feels like a totally modern choice. It has its roots in the name of the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania and translates to "people who speak Maa".
Masai for boys#1511 US
The name has been on the rise in the US since the 2010s, and in 2024, it was given to nearly 90 boys. A notable bearer is basketball executive, Masai Ujiri.
Masai for girls#8678 US
Masai may have a modern air around it, however, it is likely inspired by the name of the Maasai people, who live in Kenya and Tanzania. As such, the name translates to "people who speak Maa".
Predominantly used for boys in the US, it was also given to 6 girls in 2024, with parents possibly feeling inspired by Olympic sprinter and hurdler, Masai Russell.
Pronounced mah-SY.
As of October 2026, Masai ranked #1511 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,342 | 23 | 12 |
| 2015 | #4,491 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2016 | #4,420 | 23 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | #3,491 | 32 | 17.3 |
| 2018 | #3,425 | 33 | 18.2 |
| 2019 | #2,573 | 51 | 28.4 |
| 2020 | #2,573 | 50 | 29 |
| 2021 | #2,803 | 45 | 25.7 |
| 2022 | #2,208 | 66 | 37.8 |
| 2023 | #1,994 | 77 | 45 |
| 2024 | #1,823 | 89 | 51.7 |
| 2025 | #1,511 | 116 | 67.9 |