Iman vs Masai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Masai

Boy #1,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people of the grass"

Origin: East African (Maa)

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Tanzanian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,829
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Masai Rank #1,829

Masai is more popular, ranked #1829 vs #1896 for Iman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Masai more popular?

Masai is more popular, ranked #1829 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Iman and Masai mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Masai means "people of the grass" (East African (Maa) origin).

Are Iman and Masai boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Masai is primarily a boy name.

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