Mazikeen
A feminine name derived from the demonic entity Maazkim in Jewish mythology.
Name Census estimates that about 1,417 living Americans carry the first name Mazikeen. It is a predominantly female name (99.2% of registrations). The average person named Mazikeen today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mazikeen births was 2021 (281 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mazikeen. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mazikeen with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Mazikeen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 5 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 241,887 Americans
Peak year
2021
281 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#1,235
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Mazikeen
Out of the 1,425 babies given the name Mazikeen since 1880, 99.2% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Mazikeen as a male name
- Ranked #13,651 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2019 (6 births)
Mazikeen as a female name
- Ranked #1,235 in 2024
- 189 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (281 births)
Popularity
Mazikeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mazikeen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 1,166 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
Mazikeen 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 Mazikeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mazikeens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 30 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Mazikeen, while Wyoming, New Jersey, West Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mazikeen
The name Mazikeen is believed to have its roots in ancient Mesopotamian culture, specifically originating from the Sumerian language spoken in the region that is now modern-day Iraq. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "mazi" meaning "fire" or "burning" and "keen" which translates to "spirit" or "essence." Together, these words form the meaning of "fiery spirit" or "burning essence."
One of the earliest known recorded instances of the name Mazikeen can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian epic poem that dates back to around 2100 BCE. In this ancient text, Mazikeen is mentioned as a powerful and fearsome demon or spirit associated with fire and destruction. This reference suggests that the name may have been used to describe a mythological or supernatural entity in Sumerian culture.
Throughout history, the name Mazikeen has been relatively uncommon, with only a few notable individuals bearing it. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mazikeen ibn Abul-Mu'ayyad, a 10th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived from 939 to 1010 CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and his work on the concept of infinity.
Another historical figure with the name Mazikeen was Mazikeen al-Arabi, a 12th-century Arab polymath and philosopher who lived from 1165 to 1240 CE. He is renowned for his work in the fields of philosophy, logic, and astronomy, and his writings had a significant influence on the development of Islamic thought during the medieval period.
In more recent times, Mazikeen was the name of a 19th-century Persian poet and writer who lived from 1820 to 1892. While not widely known outside of Iran, her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and exploration of themes related to love, spirituality, and the human condition.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Mazikeen was Mazikeen al-Basri, a 20th-century Iraqi archaeologist who lived from 1910 to 1998. She made significant contributions to the field of Mesopotamian archaeology and was instrumental in uncovering and preserving many ancient Sumerian and Babylonian artifacts and sites.
It is worth noting that while the name Mazikeen has a rich historical background and literary references, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries. This could be attributed to its unique and somewhat intimidating connotations related to fire, spirits, and demons in ancient Mesopotamian culture.
People
Mazikeen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mazikeen 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
Mazikeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mazikeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,417 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mazikeen 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 241,887 US residents.
Is Mazikeen a common name?
We classify Mazikeen as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,425 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mazikeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Mazikeen was 2021, when 281 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mazikeen 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 Mazikeen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mazikeen a female name?
Yes, 99.2% of people registered as Mazikeen 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 Mazikeen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mazikeen 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 Mazikeen 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 are called Mazikeen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.