Boy · #6,187 in 2026

Maasai

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

Current Rank

#6,187

Peak Rank

#4,852 (2020)

Total Babies

178

5-Yr Trend

+12%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#4852

Peak Rank

178

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maasai

Maasai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 19 Maasais were born — ranking #4,852 that year. As of 2026, Maasai ranks #6,187 for baby boys with 14 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 178 Maasais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Maasai

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maasai

What does the name Maasai mean?

Maasai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maasai in 2026?

In 2026, Maasai ranks #6,187 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Maasai most popular?

Maasai reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #4,852 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maasai most popular?

Maasai has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maasai.

Is Maasai a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maasai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maasai include Calahan, Saber, Coyote. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maasai

Maasai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 178 births in the dataset. Maasai's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #4,852. Use the chart and map above to compare Maasai'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.