girl's name
Maisy
MAY-zee (English)
- Origin Scottish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 11,920
England and Wales
#496
2025 births
Maisy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 365 babies in the United States, ranking #745. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Maisy is a name of Scottish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 584 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 6,505 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Maisy Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 263 |
| 2000s | 2,861 |
| 2010s | 2,880 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 592 |
How Popular Is Maisy?
In 2025, Maisy was given to 81 babies in England and Wales, ranking #496 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Maisy Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Maisy Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maïsy | Maïsy is a rare spelling of Maisy, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maisy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maisy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maisy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maisy
- English MAY-zee
Sibling Names for Maisy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maisy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maisy
How popular is the name Maisy?
In 2025, Maisy was given to 81 babies in England and Wales, ranking #496 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Maisy a girl's or a boy's name?
Maisy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maisy?
Maisy has 2 syllables.
When was Maisy most popular?
Maisy peaked in 2010, when 584 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Maisy a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maisy currently ranks #305 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.