""People of the grasslands" | Formal: "Warrior tribe of East Africa""
From Japanese
Masai means people of the cattle or those who speak Maa — from the East African. The Maasai ARE one of the most iconic AND proudest peoples on Earth — the legendary warrior-herders of Kenya AND Tanzania. Two syllables of the most iconic-AND-proudest, legendary-warrior-herders, and Kenya-Tanzania heritage.
Meaning"People of the grasslands" | Formal: "Warrior tribe of East Africa"
OriginJapanese
GenderUnisex
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#2980
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Why parents love Masai
The Maasai ARE one of the most iconic peoples.The proudest AND most legendary warrior-herders.Two syllables with a powerful, African sound: mah-SY.Mas and Ai are both embedded.The most directly warrior-herder name.
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The vibe of Masai
people of cattlespeak MaaEast AfricanMasaiMaasaiiconicproudestwarrior-herdersKenyaTanzania
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Origin & history of Masai
East African Maasai (people of cattle)→Masai
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Japanese roots
The Maasai ARE one of the most iconic AND proudest peoples — legendary warrior-herders of Kenya AND Tanzania.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: East African; Maasai people.
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Today
Masai remains a beloved choice, ranking #2980 in the US. 754 babies have been named Masai since 1973.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Masai?
2024peak year
Masai reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 89 babies received the name (ranked #1823). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2980), with about 49 babies given the name annually. Masai has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 754 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Masai's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — warrior leadership. People named Masai tend to be powerful, proud, and gifted at being the most iconic warrior-herders.
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