NameAPI is a web API
to handle people's names
in your software.

News

15.05.2026

Identifying Titles in Global Name Data

We have updated our NameAPI database with titles from more than 80 cultures. Our services identify...


20.04.2026

Database Update: Georgian Names Added

We are pleased to announce the latest expansion of our name database with a comprehensive...


26.02.2026

Enhanced NameAPI Database

We are excited to announce a major update to the NameAPI database, reflecting the extensive...


11.02.2026

Software Version 11.2.0 Deployed

NameMatcher: More resilient matching for real-world names

Previously, if an input could not be...


05.01.2026

2025 Around the World

2025 marked another remarkable year for Optimaize, characterized by significant progress in our...


Get More Credits

Your current request limits are not enough? Need faster response times? Service level agreement? Here's what you can do.

 

Option 1: Go Pro

Buy a paid contract with higher limits, and get up to 10 million credits per month.

Log in to your (free basic) account, then on the Account overview page enter the shop with the "buy subscriptions and credits" link. Payments and credit cards are processed by PayPal.

For transactions above EUR 2000 you may choose to pay by bank transfer, contact sales

If 10 million credits are insufficient then contact sales.

 

Option 2: Spread the Word

Blog

Write about how you're using NameAPI on your Blog.

Reward: +30% requests, -30% response time.

Backlink

Add a link on your website (for example on the "about" page) or in your application (in an info/about window) mentioning that you're using technology from NameAPI.

Reward: +30% requests, -30% response time.

Refer a developer

Invite your friends to use NameAPI too.

Reward for every referred active user: +10% requests, -10% response time.

Tell us why you love NameAPI

We'd love to hear your feedback. Send us a long or short testimonial, see the contact page.

Reward: +10% requests, -10% response time.