Boy · #8,294 in 2026

Masego

Masego is a Tswana/Pedi name meaning blessings that may refer to:Masego (musician), modern hip hop artist who utilizes elements of jazz and house music Masego Kgomo, murdered South African girl whose body parts were sold for rituals Masego Loate, South African basketball player Maps Maponyane, South African television presenter, actor, fashion designer, speaker and model Masego Ntshingane,…

Current Rank
#8,294
Peak Rank
#8,294 (2022)
Total Babies
14
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#8294
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Masego

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

Masego is a Tswana/Pedi name meaning blessings that may refer to:Masego (musician), modern hip hop artist who utilizes elements of jazz and house music Masego Kgomo, murdered South African girl whose body parts were sold for rituals Masego Loate, South African basketball player Maps Maponyane, South African television presenter, actor, fashion designer, speaker and model Masego Ntshingane,…

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The Story of Masego

Masego first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2021, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 9 Masegos were born — ranking #8,294 that year. As of 2026, Masego ranks #8,294 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Masegos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Masego

Phonetically similar names — useful when Masego 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 Masego

What does the name Masego mean?
Masego is a Tswana/Pedi name meaning blessings that may refer to:Masego (musician), modern hip hop artist who utilizes elements of jazz and house music Masego Kgomo, murdered South African girl whose body parts were sold for rituals Masego Loate, South African basketball player Maps Maponyane, South African television presenter, actor, fashion designer, speaker and model Masego Ntshingane,…
How popular is Masego in 2026?
In 2026, Masego ranks #8,294 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Masego most popular?
Masego reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,294 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Masego a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Masego is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Masego?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Masego include Omen, Graylan, Evangelo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Masego

Masego is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Masego's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,294. Use the chart and map above to compare Masego'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.