Maasai sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Masai, Kai, and Masai are the closest matches by sound. Most share Maasai's African-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"people who speak the Maa language"
"strong, kingly"
"homestead, settlement"
"eternal, enduring (via Khalid roots)"
"servant of the Bestower of gifts"
"brightness, greatness"
"resin, tree sap (unrelated etymology)"
"God supports, God heals"
"a salute, tribute, honor"
"brave warrior, strong one"
"owner, master"
"the Lord is my God"
"creative compound name"
"gift of God (via Carmelo root)"
"of Mars, warlike"
"dear, beloved"
"great, exalted"
"great one"
"God is gracious (from Sean element)"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Maasai — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Nilotic (Maa) origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Maasai.
Rhythm: Maasai is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.