Ma is a name of Chinese origin, meaning "horse". It's pronounced as /maː/ and consists of three strokes when written in Traditional Chinese characters. The character itself is quite simple and easy to recognize due to its distinct horizontal line at the bottom. Ma is often associated with strength, speed, and nobility, reflecting the attributes of this powerful animal. In Chinese culture, the horse is one of the twelve animals that appear in the zodiac cycle, representing vitality, energy, and good luck. The name Ma has been used for centuries in China but gained international recognition through famous individuals like Mao Zedong, a prominent Chinese political leader.
The name Ma experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with a notable increase starting around the late 1970s and peaking in the early to mid-1990s. The most popular years for the name were 1989 (21 births), 1990 (31 births), 1992 (27 births), and 1993 (26 births). After the late 1990s, the number of babies named Ma began to decline steadily.