Masai
Every Masai since 1973 — 882 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Masai
Masai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,511 in 2025 with 116 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 882 American babies have been named Masai. Its peak came in 2025, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Masai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Masai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,678 | 116 | #1,511 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,644 | 89 | #1,829 |
| 2023 | — | — | 77 | #1,996 |
| 2022 | — | — | 66 | #2,210 |
| 2021 | — | — | 45 | #2,803 |
| 2020 | — | — | 50 | #2,573 |
| 2019 | — | — | 51 | #2,573 |
| 2018 | — | — | 33 | #3,425 |
| 2017 | — | — | 32 | #3,493 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,422 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,492 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,343 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,909 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,413 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,882 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,945 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,601 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,554 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,664 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,807 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,097 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,694 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,452 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,631 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,564 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,657 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,502 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Masai in 2025?
Masai ranked #1,511 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 116 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Masai?
882 babies have been named Masai in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Masai most popular?
Masai peaked in 2025, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Masai a boy or girl name?
Masai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Masai rising or falling?
Masai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.