Mazai
An Indian name meaning the amusement, entertainment or merriment derived from nature.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mazai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mazai today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mazai births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mazai. 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 Mazai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,650
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Mazai: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mazai 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 Mazai 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mazai
The name Mazai is believed to have originated from an ancient language spoken in the region of modern-day Syria and Lebanon. Its roots can be traced back to the Aramaic word "mazya," which means "gift" or "blessing." This suggests that the name may have been given to children as a way of expressing gratitude for their birth.
One of the earliest known references to the name Mazai can be found in the ancient Syriac manuscripts, which date back to the 3rd century AD. These manuscripts were written by Christian scholars and scribes, indicating that the name may have been used among early Christian communities in the region.
In the 7th century, a notable figure named Mazai ibn Yahya al-Kalbi was a prominent Arab genealogist and historian from the city of Kufa in modern-day Iraq. He is known for his contributions to the study of Arab tribes and their ancestral lineages.
Another historical figure bearing the name Mazai was a Persian poet who lived during the 10th century. Mazai al-Ghaznavi was a member of the court of the Ghaznavid Empire and is renowned for his lyrical compositions and mastery of the Persian language.
In the 12th century, a Seljuk Turk named Mazai al-Din Qazvini served as a prominent vizier (minister) under the reign of Sultan Sanjar. He was highly respected for his administrative skills and played a crucial role in the governance of the Seljuk Empire.
During the 16th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Mazai al-Din Siraj al-Awliya gained recognition in the Indian subcontinent. He was a disciple of the renowned Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya and contributed significantly to the spiritual and literary traditions of the region.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Mazai. While the name may have its origins in ancient Aramaic languages, it has been carried across various cultures and regions, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Mazai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mazai 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
Mazai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mazai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mazai 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mazai a common name?
We classify Mazai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mazai most popular?
The single biggest year for Mazai was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mazai is about 4 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 Mazai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mazai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mazai 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 Mazai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mazai 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 Mazai 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 common is the name Mazai?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.