Maaz

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 715 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#3486 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

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Maaz is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic meaning 'brave' or 'bold' — associated with courage and fearlessness in Arab naming traditions.

Maaz is used in Muslim communities across Pakistan, the Arab world, and South Asia as a crisp, one-syllable name that announces its meaning without fanfare. Short names that mean courage have a particular appeal — the name itself is a declaration of character.

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Maaz is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Maaz has been recorded as a boy's name since 1992, with 715 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

715

Total births

Since 1992

2020

Peak

46 births

1992

First recorded

33 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Maaz climbed 1040 spots in the last 20 years — from #4526 to #3486.

First appeared: 1992Peak: 2020 (46 births)Current: #3486

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Maaz
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	187	#3243	▼
2010s	269	#4086	▲
2000s	184	#4822	▲
1990s	75	#6582	—

The Story of Maaz

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2020, Maaz is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Maaz are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.

How rare is Maaz?

Only about 1 in every 109,091 babies born in 2024 was named Maaz — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2010s with 269 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Maaz by the numbers

Would fill 15 school buses
Meeting one Maaz per day would take 2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(33 years, 1992–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Maaz
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	33	#3486	+2 (6.5%)
2023	31	#3679	-3 (-8.8%)
2022	34	#3443	-9 (-20.9%)
2021	43	#2895	-3 (-6.5%)
2020	46	#2712	+22 (91.7%)
2019	24	#4289	-10 (-29.4%)
2018	34	#3343	-11 (-24.4%)
2017	45	#2744	+24 (114.3%)
2016	21	#4711	-6 (-22.2%)
2015	27	#3945	+7 (35.0%)
2014	20	#4800	+3 (17.6%)
2013	17	#5306	-10 (-37.0%)
2012	27	#3851	-5 (-15.6%)
2011	32	#3405	+10 (45.5%)
2010	22	#4462	-1 (-4.3%)
2009	23	#4372	+8 (53.3%)
2008	15	#5956	-7 (-31.8%)
2007	22	#4452	+9 (69.2%)
2006	13	#6325	-3 (-18.8%)
2005	16	#5188	-3 (-15.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maaz a boy's or girl's name?

Maaz is primarily a boy's name.

When was Maaz most popular?

Maaz reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 46 births that year. It is currently ranked #3486 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Maaz?

Maaz is currently ranked #3486 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 715 babies since 1992.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024