Maazi
A feminine name of Arabic origin representing the past or history.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Maazi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maazi today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maazi births was 2022 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maazi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maazi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2022
9 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,718
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Maazi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maazi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maazi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maazi
The name Maazi is believed to have originated from the Igbo language spoken in southeastern Nigeria. It is a compound word derived from the root words "maa," meaning "to know," and "ezi," meaning "good" or "virtuous." Thus, the name Maazi could be interpreted to mean "one who knows what is good" or "knowledgeable person."
The Igbo people are an ethnic group with a rich cultural heritage that dates back several centuries. Their language and naming traditions have been passed down through generations, making it challenging to pinpoint the exact origin of the name Maazi. However, it is evident that the name has deep-rooted cultural significance.
In ancient Igbo society, names were not merely labels but carried profound meanings and often reflected the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the aspirations of their parents. The name Maazi was likely bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would grow to embody wisdom, virtue, and a strong moral compass.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Maazi can be found in the writings of Olaudah Equiano, a former slave who published his autobiography, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," in 1789. In his account, Equiano mentions encountering an Igbo chief named Maazi during his travels in West Africa.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maazi. Among them are Maazi Nwogu Okoro (1893-1975), a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the economic development of eastern Nigeria. Another notable figure is Maazi Nnamdi Kanu (born 1967), a British-Nigerian political activist and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement.
In the literary realm, Maazi Nwachukwu Okoro (1946-2019) was a celebrated Nigerian poet and playwright whose works explored themes of cultural identity and social justice. Maazi Okwuchukwu Okafor (born 1974) is a Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.
Lastly, Maazi Okechukwu Nwanguma (born 1950) is a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who has been actively involved in the promotion of democracy and good governance in his country.
These individuals, and many others, have carried the name Maazi with pride, embodying the virtues and wisdom associated with its meaning while making invaluable contributions to their respective fields and communities.
People
Maazi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maazi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maazi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maazi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maazi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Maazi a common name?
We classify Maazi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maazi most popular?
The single biggest year for Maazi was 2022, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maazi is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maazi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maazi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maazi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maazi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maazi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maazi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Maazi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.