Boy · #4,885 in 2026

Ghazi

Name: Popularity of the name Ghazi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ghazi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,885

Peak Rank

#4,553 (2024)

Total Babies

284

5-Yr Trend

+61%

1991

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#4553

Peak Rank

284

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ghazi

Ghazi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 22 Ghazis were born — ranking #4,553 that year. As of 2026, Ghazi ranks #4,885 for baby boys with 20 births, rising sharply (+61% over the past five years). In total, more than 284 Ghazis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ghazi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ghazi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gauzy
Gaza
Goosy
Gezi
Gasi
Kazi
Kasi
Cozzie
Kazee
Khazi
Qazi
Gotti

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghazi

What does the name Ghazi mean?

Ghazi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ghazi in 2026?

In 2026, Ghazi ranks #4,885 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Ghazi most popular?

Ghazi reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #4,553 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Ghazi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ghazi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ghazi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ghazi include Bria, Aul, Laronn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ghazi

Ghazi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 284 births in the dataset. Ghazi's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #4,553. Use the chart and map above to compare Ghazi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.