Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Maziar

Maziar or Mazyar is a Persian masculine forename. Notable individuals with the name Maziar include:Mazyar, Iranian prince from the Qarinvand dynasty Maziar (1952–1997), Iranian singer Mazyar Asadi, Iranian photographer Maziar Bahari, Iranian-Canadian journalist, filmmaker, and human rights activist Maziar Behrooz, Iranian-American historian Maziar Ashrafian Bonab, Iranian forensic…

Current Rank
#12,153
Peak Rank
#5,942 (1991)
Total Babies
42
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1982
First Year
2018
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#5942
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Maziar

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

Maziar or Mazyar is a Persian masculine forename. Notable individuals with the name Maziar include:Mazyar, Iranian prince from the Qarinvand dynasty Maziar (1952–1997), Iranian singer Mazyar Asadi, Iranian photographer Maziar Bahari, Iranian-Canadian journalist, filmmaker, and human rights activist Maziar Behrooz, Iranian-American historian Maziar Ashrafian Bonab, Iranian forensic…

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The Story of Maziar

Maziar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 8 Maziars were born — ranking #5,942 that year. As of 2026, Maziar ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Maziars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Maziar

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

  • Meciar
  • Mazor
  • Mosier
  • Mizar
  • Masar
  • Mazia
  • Nazar
  • Mossier
  • Majar
  • Messier
  • Mozzie
  • Mozzy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maziar

What does the name Maziar mean?
Maziar or Mazyar is a Persian masculine forename. Notable individuals with the name Maziar include:Mazyar, Iranian prince from the Qarinvand dynasty Maziar (1952–1997), Iranian singer Mazyar Asadi, Iranian photographer Maziar Bahari, Iranian-Canadian journalist, filmmaker, and human rights activist Maziar Behrooz, Iranian-American historian Maziar Ashrafian Bonab, Iranian forensic…
How popular is Maziar in 2026?
In 2026, Maziar ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Maziar most popular?
Maziar reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #5,942 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Maziar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Maziar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Maziar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maziar include Cesareo, Sacramento, Denon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Maziar

Maziar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Maziar's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #5,942. Use the chart and map above to compare Maziar'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.