NAME PROFILE
Cheng
Derived from the name of the Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting Kenya and Tanzania, meaning 'one who speaks the Maa language.' It characterizes an individual with a noble spirit, profound inner strength, and a natural ability to bridge traditional wisdom with modern leadership.
Key Stats
| Total births | 684 |
| Gender | Male (52% / 48%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1981 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 45%MN — 35%WI — 20%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Masai Ujiri (President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors) · Masai Russell (Olympic Track and Field Athlete) · Masai McDowell (Actor in The Skeleton's Compass) · Masai Turner (Music Producer and Composer) · Masai Graham (Award-winning Stand-up Comedian)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MasSai
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