Masai
Pronunciation: [ m-ahs-AH-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Masai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 6 babies have been named Masai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Masai is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,464 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,464
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Masai is also used as a boy name, ranked #1829.
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About the Name Masai
Masai is a girl name .
Is Masai a boy or girl name? Masai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,464 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,829. Masai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Masai is currently ranked #24,464 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Masai include Mas, May, Maie, and Maskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Masai include Masa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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