Mazie

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Pronounced MAY-zee /ˈmeɪ.zi/High

Meaning: Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meaning pearl or from Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved; Mazie carries the same warm diminutive traditionHigh

In 30 seconds: Mazie is a sweet, vintage-tinged variant of Maisie meaning pearl. With a breezy, spirited charm, it belongs to the wave of endearing old-fashioned diminutives that parents are rediscovering for a fresh, friendly feel.

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Origin HighGreek, Hebrew

MeaningVariant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meaning pearl or from Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved; Mazie carries the same warm diminutive tradition

U.S. rank (2025)#966 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births265 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,793

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Maisie developed as a Scottish pet form of Margaret (pearl) or Mary (beloved). The variant Mazie followed the same phonetic tradition with a slight spelling difference. Both have the warmth of informal, affectionate Scottish name forms.

Mazie and Maisie peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and have been strongly revived in the 2010s alongside other vintage diminutives like Millie, Rosie, and Nellie.

Did you know? Maisie (the more common spelling) was the title of Henry James's 1897 novel What Maisie Knew, bringing the name literary prestige. The novel tells a story of childhood from a child's own perspective, and its title character gave the name a thoughtful, literary identity.

Overall data confidence 84%

Behind the Name — Maisie — Scottish diminutive etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MaisieMaizyMazey

Nicknames

MaeMaz

Famous Bearers

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If you like Mazie…

Maisie— direct spelling variant sharing the same diminutive pearl meaning

Rosie— same vintage British diminutive feel with a flower-fresh charm

Millie— shares the sweet vintage nickname-as-name pattern and revival trend

Elsie— same Scottish diminutive tradition with endearing old-fashioned warmth

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mazie mean?

Mazie means pearl as a variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret from Greek margarites meaning pearl.

How do you pronounce Mazie?

It is said MAY-zee, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Mazie the same as Maisie?

Mazie and Maisie are spelling variants of the same name with identical pronunciation and meaning.

Is Mazie an old-fashioned name?

Yes, Mazie is a vintage diminutive that peaked in the early 20th century and is now enjoying a strong revival alongside names like Millie and Rosie.