Release of Optimaize PII Platform, version 10.8.0.
This update brings several improvements related to name matching consistency, stronger security, and broader data coverage.
1. NameMatcher Service Improvements
We have improved the name parsing and matching, specifically in scenarios where names are passed as separate fields versus a single full name string. Previously, these inputs were processed slightly differently, leading to inconsistent results in edge cases with lower confidence scores. With this release, matching logic has been unified, delivering consistent and accurate outputs across all input formats.
2. Security Enhancements
To strengthen our infrastructure and minimize potential vulnerabilities:
-
Base Docker image upgraded: from amazoncorretto:17-alpine → amazoncorretto:17.0.16-alpine.
-
Key libraries updated to address known vulnerabilities (partial list): jackson-core, jackson-databind
-
maven-core
-
jsoup
-
logback-classic
-
guava
3. Improved Domain ClassificationOur system now recognizes and classifies 800 additional domain names, assigning them to categories such as:
-
Disposable
-
Organization
-
Freemail …and others.
4. Expanded Name DatabaseOur team has researched and added new given names and surnames from a diverse range of cultures:
-
Brazilian Portuguese
-
Greek
-
Kirgiz
-
Urdu.
API Endpoint The endpoint remains unchanged: https://api.nameapi.org/rest/v5.3/
🌍 Built for a Global World
Whether you are working with names from Europe, Asia, the Americas, or beyond, NameAPI is built to support global diversity. Our ongoing updates ensure the platform evolves with your needs, supporting more names, improving accuracy, and strengthening security with every release.
More from the team
Beyond "First Name / Last Name": Why One Form Doesn't Fit Every Name
Meet FNU Alice. Except FNU isn't her name. It stands for "First Name Unknown."
Read postAzerbaijani Names: Oğlu, Qızı and a Century of Script Changes
One Azerbaijani name can tell several stories at once: family lineage, gender, linguistic heritage — and even a century of alphabet changes.
Read postCredit Balance API
Documentation for the public website describing the new Credit Balance endpoint.
Read postTalk to the team
Building name matching, parsing or detection into your stack? We're happy to walk you through how it fits.
Schedule a 30-min call