Boy · #8,799 in 2026

Quazi

A qadi is the magistrate or judge of a Sharia court, who also exercises extrajudicial functions such as mediation, guardianship over orphans and minors, and supervision and auditing of public works.

Current Rank
#8,799
Peak Rank
#8,799 (1994)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1994
First Year
1994
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#8799
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Quazi

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

A qadi is the magistrate or judge of a Sharia court, who also exercises extrajudicial functions such as mediation, guardianship over orphans and minors, and supervision and auditing of public works.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history
Abu Zayd pleads before the qadi of Ma'arra (1334), unknown painter, Maqamat al-Hariri , Austrian National Library The term ' qāḍī ' was in use from the time of Muhammad during the early history of Islam , and remained the term used for judges throughout Islamic history and the period of the caliphates . While the mufti and fuqaha played the role in elucidation of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence ( Uṣūl al-Fiqh ) and the Islamic law ( sharīʿa ), the qadi remained the key person ensuring the establishment of justice on the basis of these very laws and rules. Thus, the qadi was chosen from

The Story of Quazi

Quazi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 5 Quazis were born — ranking #8,799 that year. As of 2026, Quazi ranks #8,799 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Quazis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

ME
WA
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
VT
NH
MA
OR
ID
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
RI
CA
NV
WY
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
UT
CO
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
AK
AZ
NM
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Top 10
11-50
51-100
101-500
500+
No data

Where is Quazi most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • India
    32%
  • Bangladesh
    26%
  • AE
    26%
  • Canada
    9%
  • United States
    8%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Quazi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Quazi 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 Quazi

What does the name Quazi mean?
A qadi is the magistrate or judge of a Sharia court, who also exercises extrajudicial functions such as mediation, guardianship over orphans and minors, and supervision and auditing of public works.
How popular is Quazi in 2026?
In 2026, Quazi ranks #8,799 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Quazi most popular?
Quazi reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #8,799 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Quazi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Quazi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Quazi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quazi include Aarren, Abilio, Abriam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👦
Aarren
Peak #8799
👦
Abilio
Peak #8799
👦
Abriam
Peak #8799
👦
Afolabi
Peak #8799
👦
Antarious
Peak #8799
👦
Aquanis
Peak #8799
👦
Arnon
Peak #8799
👦
Azfar
Peak #8799

About the name Quazi

Quazi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Quazi's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #8,799. Use the chart and map above to compare Quazi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.