Mazi
How to say it: MAH-zee · /ˈmɑzi/
Igbo title meaning 'sir, respected elder' - also used as affectionate given name.
Mazi was the 1,089th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 161 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 11-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #632 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,089 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 161 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,592 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×11 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #632 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mazi is a recent arrival, with almost all use belonging to lately. The 2020s are its high point so far and growth is expected to continue.
What goes with it
Buzzy and bright with softness underneath. Maz feels natural for short.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mazi is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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