Maziah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "free and independent woman".
Name Census estimates that about 304 living Americans carry the first name Maziah. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Maziah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maziah births was 2023 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maziah. 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.
People living today
304
~ 1 in 1,127,481 Americans
Peak year
2023
29 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,806
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Maziah
Maziah is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 306 total registrations, 140 (45.8%) were male and 166 (54.2%) were female.
Maziah as a male name
- Ranked #4,806 in 2024
- 21 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (21 births)
Maziah as a female name
- Ranked #12,952 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (16 births)
Popularity
Maziah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maziah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maziah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maziah 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 Maziah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maziah
The name Maziah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the root word "maza," which means "to mix" or "to blend." The name carries a sense of diversity and unity, reflecting the blending of different elements or cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maziah can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts. It was often given to individuals who embodied the qualities of harmony and inclusiveness, or those who played a role in bringing people together from diverse backgrounds.
Historically, the name Maziah has been associated with various notable figures across the Arab world. One such individual was Maziah bint Abi Bakr, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. She was known for her wisdom and her contribution to the preservation of Arabic literature and culture.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Maziah was Maziah al-Qurashi, a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar from the 9th century CE. He was highly respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the interpretation of religious texts.
In the 11th century, Maziah ibn Abd al-Rahman gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and artist. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region, showcasing the beauty and elegance of Arabic script.
Moving forward in time, Maziah al-Andalusi was a celebrated poet and philosopher from the 12th century CE. Born in Andalusia (modern-day Spain), she was known for her eloquent poetry and her philosophical writings, which explored themes of unity, spirituality, and the human experience.
It is worth mentioning that while the name Maziah has its roots in the Arabic language, it has also found resonance in other cultures and regions. Over the centuries, variations of the name have been adopted and embraced by different communities, each imbuing it with their own cultural significance and interpretations.
People
Maziah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maziah 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
Maziah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maziah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 304 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maziah 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 1,127,481 US residents.
Is Maziah a common name?
We classify Maziah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 306 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maziah most popular?
The single biggest year for Maziah was 2023, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maziah is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maziah a female name?
Yes, 54.2% of people registered as Maziah 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.
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.