Maaz

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Pronounced MAH-az /ˈmɑ.ʔɑz/Medium

Meaning: Refuge, shelter, place of safety; from Arabic ma'adh — also borne by a revered Companion of the ProphetMedium

In 30 seconds: A refuge given a name: Maaz is Arabic for shelter and safety — a place of protection — and honors a beloved young Companion of the Prophet. Strong, devout, and comforting.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningRefuge, shelter, place of safety; from Arabic ma'adh — also borne by a revered Companion of the Prophet

U.S. rank (2025)#4006 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 742

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maaz comes from Arabic ma'adh, 'refuge, shelter, place of safety, protection'. It is borne in honor of Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a young and learned Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, making it a name of both strength and devotion.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families, especially of South Asian and Arab heritage. Rare, sheltering at the root, and reverent.

Did you know? Mu'adh ibn Jabal, the Companion the name honors, was praised by the Prophet Muhammad as the most knowledgeable of his community in matters of lawful and unlawful — a scholar's namesake.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name / Islamic name references — Mu'adh — etymology

Variations

MuadhMoazMauz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maaz mean?

Maaz is Arabic for 'refuge, shelter, place of safety'; it honors the Companion Mu'adh ibn Jabal.

How do you pronounce Maaz?

It's said MAH-az /ˈmɑ.ʔɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maaz a boy or girl name?

Maaz is a boy's name.

How popular is Maaz?

Maaz is a rare name in the U.S.