Boy nameCurrently #1,823 in the USRising
Masai
//mɑˈsɑi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Masai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Masai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Masai |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2024 | 95 |
Masai through the decades
- Masai peaked in 2024, when 95 babies were named Masai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Masai has risen 292% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Masai currently ranks #1,823 in the US and is on the rise.