Ghazi
Meaningwarrior · Arabic
Ghazi is an Arabic boy name meaning “warrior”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ghazi would score 18 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationGhazi is having its moment right now. Most Ghazis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ghazi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 77,519 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryGhazi first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ghazi
Ghazi is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “warrior”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Ghazi
What does the name Ghazi mean?
Ghazi means “warrior” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “warrior” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Luis (“famous warrior”), Louis (“famous warrior”), Finley (“fair warrior”) and Murphy (“sea warrior”).
What is the origin of the name Ghazi?
Ghazi is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Ghazi a boy or girl name?
Ghazi is a boy name. In 2025, 22 US boys were named Ghazi.
How popular is the name Ghazi?
Ghazi ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,160 places.
What names are similar to Ghazi?
If you like Ghazi, you might also like Luis, Louis, Finley and Murphy.
What should I know before naming my baby Ghazi?
Ghazi is an Arabic boy name meaning “warrior”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.