Maisy Girl

Popularity: #615 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAY-zee / /ˈmeɪ.zi/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: pearl; Latin: great

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, Maisy is often considered a diminutive of Margaret, which means 'pearl.' The name has been popularized in various cultures and is often associated with innocence and purity. In Latin, the name can be linked to the word 'magnus,' meaning 'great,' adding a layer of significance.

Trend Summary

The name has seen a resurgence in recent years, often favored for its charming and playful sound.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Maisie
  • Macey
  • Macy

International Variants

  • Maïté (French)
  • Maja (Swedish)
  • Maja (Slavic)

Famous people named Maisy

Maisy Stella — actress and singer.

Fictional characters named Maisy

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Sibling Suggestions

MabelMiraMollyMinaMaddieMegan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maisy was first seen in the United States in 1991. Maisy has ranked as high as #1026 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Maisy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maisy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 34
12%
CA 28
9%
CO 20
7%
NY 17
6%
OH 17
6%
MN 15
5%
WA 14
5%
PA 12
4%
TN 12
4%
UT 12
4%
WI 11
4%
IN 10
3%
MO 10
3%
IL 9
3%
KY 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19916
19926
19936
19949
19957
199623
199715
199821
199938
200066
200167
200263
200362
200469
200565
200662
200774
200862
200985
201094
201191
201297
2013143
2014181
2015222
2016212
2017178
2018167
2019215
2020212
2021249
2022268
2023356
2024350