Maaz
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maaz: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
Maaz is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root *‘-z-z*, carrying the powerful meaning of "strength," "honour," or "one who gives protection." It is a variant of the more common Muaz, and in Islamic tradition, it is associated with the companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a revered scholar and leader. While no major Scottish places share this root, the name’s meaning of "refuge" echoes in the Arabic place name Ma'az, a region in Yemen. In modern Scotland, Maaz has been a rare but steady choice since the 2000s, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural tapestry. A notable variant is Muaz, which is more widely used across the Muslim world, while the Scottish spelling often drops the diacritic for simplicity.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y