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Mazikeen

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Pronounced maz-ih-KEEN /ˌmæz.ɪˈkiːn/High

Meaning: Harmful spirits; the injurious ones; from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (harmful demons, spirits that cause harm) — popularized as the character name Mazikeen in the TV series LuciferHigh

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew/Yiddish name for a class of demons or harmful spirits in Jewish mystical tradition. Made globally known as the demon character Maze (Mazikeen) in the TV series Lucifer (2016–2021), whose fierce loyalty and combat skills made her iconic.
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Origin HighHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningHarmful spirits; the injurious ones; from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (harmful demons, spirits that cause harm) — popularized as the character name Mazikeen in the TV series Lucifer
U.S. rank (2024)#1235 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births189 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120162024

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

Mazikeen comes from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (damagers, injurious ones) — a category of harmful spirits in Jewish mystical literature. As a given name it entered U.S. birth records primarily through the TV show Lucifer (2016–2021), where Mazikeen is Lucifer's demon companion.

Mazikeen ranked #1235 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The mazikim in Jewish tradition are invisible beings believed to cause harm — they are mentioned in the Talmud and Midrash as troublesome spirits. Maze in Lucifer is a character who transcends her demonic nature through love and loyalty, making the name feel aspirational rather than ominous.
Overall data confidence 88%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MazeMazikene

Nicknames

MazeMazKeen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mazikeen mean?

Mazikeen means 'harmful spirits' or 'the injurious ones,' from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim — a class of troublesome spirits in Jewish mystical tradition.

How do you pronounce Mazikeen?

It's said maz-ih-KEEN — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mazikeen a boy or girl name?

Mazikeen is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Mazikeen?

Mazikeen ranked #1235 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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