Negasi
An Italian masculine name meaning "denial" or "negation".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Negasi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Negasi today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Negasi births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Negasi. 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 Negasi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,663
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Negasi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Negasi 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 Negasi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Negasi
The name Negasi has its origins in the Semitic languages, specifically in the ancient Aramaic tongue spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic root "n-g-sh," which means "to come near" or "to approach." This root is also found in other Semitic languages like Arabic and Hebrew, giving rise to words with similar meanings.
In ancient Aramaic texts, the name Negasi is believed to have been used to refer to individuals who lived close to a particular location or were considered approachable or welcoming. It was a common practice in those times to give names that reflected personal characteristics or circumstances surrounding a person's birth or upbringing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Negasi can be found in the writings of the ancient Syriac scholar and theologian, Mar Aphrahat, who lived in the early 4th century AD. In his treatise, "The Demonstrations," he mentions a person named Negasi, although details about this individual are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Negasi. One such person was Negasi Krestos, an Ethiopian monk and scribe who lived in the 15th century AD. He is renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his work in translating religious texts from Arabic and Ge'ez into Amharic.
Another prominent figure was Negasi Wolde Mikael, an Ethiopian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the struggles against the Italian occupation of Ethiopia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a key strategist and commander in the Battle of Adwa in 1896, where Ethiopian forces decisively defeated the Italian army.
In the realm of literature, Negasi Gizaw was an influential 20th-century Ethiopian writer and poet. Born in 1936, he was known for his poignant works that explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues. His poetry collection, "The Voice of Conscience," is widely celebrated and has been translated into multiple languages.
Negasi Neway was an Ethiopian athlete who excelled in long-distance running. Born in 1952, he won numerous international competitions, including the prestigious Rotterdam Marathon in 1986 and the Boston Marathon in 1988. His achievements brought recognition to Ethiopian athletics on a global stage.
While the name Negasi has its roots in ancient Semitic languages, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in the Ethiopian cultural and linguistic context. The individuals mentioned above represent just a few examples of those who have carried this name and contributed to various fields, leaving a lasting impact on their respective societies and beyond.
People
Negasi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Negasi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Negasi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Negasi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Negasi 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 Negasi a common name?
We classify Negasi 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 Negasi most popular?
The single biggest year for Negasi was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Negasi is about 9 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 Negasi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Negasi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Negasi 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 Negasi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Negasi 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 Negasi 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 Negasi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Negasi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.