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Masani

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-SAH-nee /mɑˈsɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Luganda (Uganda) Masani, 'has a gap between the teeth'; also read as an Egyptian/Swahili name; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Has a gap between the teeth: Masani is Luganda. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'mah-SAH-nee'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowAfrican, Luganda
MeaningFrom the Luganda (Uganda) Masani, 'has a gap between the teeth'; also read as an Egyptian/Swahili name; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8672 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320232025

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

Masani comes from the Luganda (Uganda) Masani, 'has a gap between the teeth'; also read as an Egyptian/Swahili name; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'mah-SAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in African families. Rare, a-gap-between-the-teeth at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Masani means 'has a gap between the teeth' in the Luganda language of Uganda — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mah-SAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Masani — unisex; routes layered

Variations

MasanieMasany

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masani mean?

Masani is Luganda (Uganda) for 'has a gap between the teeth'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Masani?

It's said mah-SAH-nee /mɑˈsɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Masani a boy or girl name?

Masani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Masani?

Masani is a very rare name in the U.S.

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