People of the Maa language
The name refers to the Maasai people, a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central, and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. It is derived from the word 'Maa', which is the language they speak. As a given name, it is often chosen to honor East African heritage and the culture's reputation for strength and independence.
About 10 boys were named Maasai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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