Masami

Q: What is the origin of Masami?

Masami is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Masami?

According to the latest SSA data, Masami is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Masami a boy name?

Masami is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Beautiful Truth"

Masami is a Japanese name that may be written with characters conveying beauty, truth, or elegance.

Themes:japanbeautytruthculture

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Popularity History of Masami

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Masami did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Masami Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Masami.

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masy

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masa

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sami

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mie

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amiy

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samy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Masami

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Masami mean?

Masami means "Beautiful Truth". Masami is a Japanese name that may be written with characters conveying beauty, truth, or elegance.

What is the origin of Masami?

Masami is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Masami?

According to the latest SSA data, Masami is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Masami a boy name?

Masami is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Masami?

Popular nicknames for Masami include masy, masa, ma, sami, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Masami?

There are many names similar to Masami in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese

Syllables3

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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