Masiya
A feminine name of Egyptian origin meaning "born from a princess".
Name Census estimates that about 85 living Americans carry the first name Masiya. It is a predominantly female name (94.2% of registrations). The average person named Masiya today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Masiya births was 2011 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Masiya. 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 Masiya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
85
~ 1 in 4,032,404 Americans
Peak year
2011
11 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,628
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Masiya
Masiya leans heavily female at 94.2% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Masiya as a male name
- Ranked #13,628 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Masiya as a female name
- Ranked #17,140 in 2019
- 5 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2006 (8 births)
Popularity
Masiya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Masiya from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 46 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Masiya 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 Masiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Masiyas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Masiya
The name Masiya has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages. It is believed to have originated around the 2nd century BCE in ancient India. The name Masiya is derived from the Sanskrit word "masih," which means "the anointed one" or "the chosen one."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Masiya is found in the ancient Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita. In this text, Masiya is mentioned as a warrior who fought alongside Lord Krishna in the epic battle of Kurukshetra. The name is also found in various other ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Masiya. One of the most famous was Masiya Devi, a Hindu mystic and saint who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her devotion to the Hindu goddess Kali and is said to have performed many miracles during her lifetime.
Another notable Masiya was Masiya Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the Mughal conquest of the Deccan region and was known for his bravery and military prowess.
In the 19th century, there was Masiya Lal, an Indian freedom fighter who fought against British colonial rule. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.
Masiya Gholami was an Iranian poet and mystic who lived in the 13th century. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Persian literature and is known for her mystical poetry and devotion to Sufism.
Finally, Masiya Zaman was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s. He was a talented all-rounder and is remembered for his impressive performances in both batting and bowling.
While the name Masiya has its roots in ancient India, it has been used by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds throughout history. The name has carried a sense of spiritual significance and has been associated with qualities such as courage, devotion, and wisdom.
People
Masiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Masiya 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
Masiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Masiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 85 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Masiya 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 4,032,404 US residents.
Is Masiya a common name?
We classify Masiya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 86 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Masiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Masiya was 2011, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Masiya is about 16 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 Masiya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Masiya a female name?
Yes, 94.2% of people registered as Masiya in the SSA data are female. 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 Masiya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Masiya 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 Masiya 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 share the name Masiya?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.