Mazi
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Mazi
Mazi is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hebrew, it can mean 'gift' or 'who is like God?' while in Nigerian Igbo culture, it signifies 'beauty' or 'good child.' The name also appears in Persian traditions with connections to concepts like moon or wine. Mazi's cross-cultural appeal lies in its brevity, melodic quality, and positive connotations across different languages. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, it has gained modest popularity in the 21st century among parents seeking short, meaningful names with international resonance. The name's simplicity makes it accessible while its multicultural roots give it depth and significance beyond its four letters.
Mazi for boys#1242 US
In Igbo, Mazi is a term of respect used to greet elders (and others), likely originated among the Aro people. Some Igbo cultures use Mazi to refer to men once their fathers have passed away.
There are a number of other possible origins of Mazi too, including the Persian name Maziar, which is likely related to the Maz mountain and has the meanings "king of the mountain" or "protected by the moon". Alternatively, it might be related to the Armenian god Aramazdor the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda, to the Turkish name Mazhar meaning "honored", to the Balochi name Mazār meaning "tiger", and many more names with that 'Maz' sound in them.
Mazi first appeared on the charts as a male name in 2013, and was one of the fastest rising names in 2023, with parents potentially taking inspiration from influencer and prankster Mazi GA. More recently, it's slowed down in usage, but 161 boys were still given the name.
Pronounced MAH-zee.
As of October 2026, Mazi ranked #7377 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5596 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,571 | 22 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | #3,943 | 27 | 14.6 |
| 2018 | #2,537 | 51 | 28.1 |
| 2019 | #2,409 | 56 | 31.2 |
| 2020 | #1,549 | 107 | 62 |
| 2021 | #1,522 | 117 | 66.9 |
| 2022 | #1,275 | 152 | 87.1 |
| 2023 | #1,086 | 198 | 115.8 |
| 2024 | #1,210 | 167 | 96.9 |
| 2025 | #1,242 | 161 | 94.3 |
World rankings
Mazi for boys
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