Meaning: Proud; strong man; from Igbo mazi (a title of respect, like Mr. or Sir; also meaning proud or strong man)Medium
In 30 seconds: An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'proud man' or a title of respect equivalent to 'Mr.' or 'Sir.' Used in Nigerian communities and among the African diaspora, Mazi carries the dignity of an honorific.
MeaningProud; strong man; from Igbo mazi (a title of respect, like Mr. or Sir; also meaning proud or strong man)
U.S. rank (2024)#1210 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births167 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 930
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Mazi is an Igbo title and given name from southeastern Nigeria, meaning 'Mr.' or 'Sir' — a title of respect for a grown man of standing. As a given name it carries the full weight of this dignity.
Mazi ranked #1210 for boys in 2024.
Did you know? In Igbo culture, Mazi is an honorific title given to men of standing in the community — equivalent to 'Sir' or 'Mr.' in English formality. The novelist Chinua Achebe (born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe) is sometimes referred to as Mazi Achebe in formal Igbo contexts.
Overall data confidence 82%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
Variations
MazyMazee
Nicknames
Maz
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mazi mean?
Mazi means 'proud man' or is an Igbo honorific title equivalent to 'Mr.' or 'Sir,' from southeastern Nigeria.
How do you pronounce Mazi?
It's said MAH-zee — two syllables, stress on the first.
