Boy · #3,642 in 2026

Masaji

Masaji is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Haguroyama Masaji , Japanese sumo wrestler Masaji Hiramatsu , Japanese former professional baseball pitcher Masaji Iguro , Japanese ski jumper Masaji Kitano , Japanese physician, general and businessman Masaji Kiyokawa , Japanese swimmer and businessman Masaji Kusakabe, Japanese golfer Masaji Matsuyama , Japanese…

Current Rank
#3,642
Peak Rank
#1,676 (1913)
Total Babies
62
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1913
First Year
1933
Last Year
1913
Peak Year
#1676
Peak Rank
62
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Masaji

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Masaji is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Haguroyama Masaji , Japanese sumo wrestler Masaji Hiramatsu , Japanese former professional baseball pitcher Masaji Iguro , Japanese ski jumper Masaji Kitano , Japanese physician, general and businessman Masaji Kiyokawa , Japanese swimmer and businessman Masaji Kusakabe, Japanese golfer Masaji Matsuyama , Japanese…

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The Story of Masaji

Masaji first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1913, when 11 Masajis were born — ranking #1,676 that year. As of 2026, Masaji ranks #3,642 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Masajis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Masaji

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Masaji

What does the name Masaji mean?
Masaji is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Haguroyama Masaji , Japanese sumo wrestler Masaji Hiramatsu , Japanese former professional baseball pitcher Masaji Iguro , Japanese ski jumper Masaji Kitano , Japanese physician, general and businessman Masaji Kiyokawa , Japanese swimmer and businessman Masaji Kusakabe, Japanese golfer Masaji Matsuyama , Japanese…
How popular is Masaji in 2026?
In 2026, Masaji ranks #3,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Masaji most popular?
Masaji reached its peak popularity in 1913, ranking #1,676 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Masaji most popular?
Masaji has historically been most popular in Hawaii, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Masaji.
Is Masaji a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Masaji is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Masaji?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Masaji include Augie, Pleasant, Humphrey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Masaji

Masaji is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Masaji's peak popularity came in 1913 when it ranked #1,676. Use the chart and map above to compare Masaji'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.