Mazal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew word for 'luck' or 'fortune', Mazal is a name associated with good luck and positive connotations.
Meaning of the Name Mazal
Mazal is a Hebrew name that means 'luck' or 'fortune'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'mazal', which refers to the stars and constellations that were believed to influence a person's fate. In Jewish tradition, Mazal Tov is a common phrase used to express congratulations or good luck. The name Mazal has a positive connotation and is often given to girls who are believed to bring good fortune.
Popularity of the Name Mazal
The popularity for the name Mazal peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 14 births, which ranked number 13,318 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Mazal had the most female births in 2004 with 14, which ranked number 7,827 out of 18,831 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Mazal has declined over the last ten years from 8 births to 7 births, a decline of -12.50%. Among females, Mazal has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 7 births, a decline of -12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mazal
- 20 Year Trend of Mazal: -30.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Mazal: -12.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mazal: -12.50%
Popularity of Mazal by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Mazal. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Mazal in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Mazal is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Mazal
- Total Births of Mazal: 7 (-1.33%)
- Female Births of Mazal: 7 (-1.33%)
Given the downward trend of Mazal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.33% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mazal have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 7 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.33%.