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Mazi
BoyIgbo· “sir, an Igbo title of respect”
- Meaning
- sir, an Igbo title of respect
- Origin
- Igbo
- Pronunciation
- MAH-zee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,242
- US babies 2025
- 161
- Best rank
- #1,087 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Mazi
Mazi is an Igbo name that is usually said to mean “sir, an Igbo title of respect”.
In Igbo, the language of southeastern Nigeria, Mazi is a title of respect for a man, roughly equal to "sir" or "mister," and it is used before a name much as English speakers use an honorific. As a given name it keeps that sense of dignity and standing. It is said MAH-zee, with two short, even syllables, and the spelling matches the sound closely, which helps outside Nigeria. Families of Igbo heritage may choose it to honor that tradition, while others are drawn to its crisp, modern shape next to names like Mazen, Kazi and Ozzie. It stays compact and needs no nickname.
Popularity over time
Mazi first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,087 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 198 babies. In 2025, 161 babies were named Mazi, and it ranked #1,242 nationally. That is 1510% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Of the 1,091 US boys named Mazi since records began, 83% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Tylan, Lyam, Avyan, Kruz, and Zephyr.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mazi ranked highest in Louisiana, Alabama, and South Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #275 | 19 |
| Alabama | #609 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #716 | 6 |
| Georgia | #743 | 13 |
| North Carolina | #851 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 86% of US babies named Mazi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Mazi is usually pronounced MAH-zee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with M and ends in “-zi”.
Middle names for Mazi
A few middle names that flow with Mazi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mazi
Similar names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mazi mean?
Mazi is an Igbo name that is usually said to mean “sir, an Igbo title of respect”.
What is the origin of the name Mazi?
Mazi has Igbo roots. In Igbo, the language of southeastern Nigeria, Mazi is a title of respect for a man, roughly equal to "sir" or "mister," and it is used before a name much as English speakers use an honorific.
Is Mazi a popular name?
Not especially. Mazi ranked #1,242 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mazi a boy or girl name?
Mazi is mainly a boy's name. About 86% of US babies named Mazi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Mazi?
Mazi is usually pronounced MAH-zee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings