Judge or magistrate
Derived from the Arabic word 'Qadi', it traditionally refers to a judge or magistrate who renders decisions based on Islamic law. While historically a title of authority, it has evolved into a given name across various cultures in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Less common today
Kazi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,817 in 2025.
National poet of Bangladesh known as the Rebel Poet
Renowned contemporary Bangladeshi painter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
