Masai
Masai is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Belonging to or derived from the Maasai people of East Africa.
Origin and history
Masai is a given name derived from the name of the Maasai people, an Indigenous ethnic group inhabiting Kenya and northern Tanzania. In the United States, it has grown in usage as a modern culturally resonant choice. U.S. Social Security records reflect increased adoption in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
864 babies in the United States have been named Masai since 1880. It ranks #3813 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1488.
States where it is most popular
- PA (32.4 %)
- GA (11.7 %)
- NJ (11.4 %)
- CA (9 %)
- FL (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 115 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 443 |
Famous people named Masai
- Masai Ujiri: Sports Executive, Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name is directly connected to the Maasai ethnic group known for their distinct culture and presence near famous African game reserves.
- Over half of the cumulative U.S. births registered for this name since 1880 have occurred since 2020.