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Maggi

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Pronounced MAG-ee /ˈmæɡ.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl,' spelled Maggi instead of the usual Maggie. Used here as a standalone given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A pet form gone standalone: Maggi means 'pearl' through Margaret (said 'MAG-ee'). Short, warm, and friendly.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningA short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl,' spelled Maggi instead of the usual Maggie. Used here as a standalone given name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12904 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419522024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maggi is a short form of Margaret (Greek margarites, 'pearl'), spelled without the usual -ie. As a given name in its own right it reads friendly and vintage-warm, a cousin to Maggie and Meg (said 'MAG-ee').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., against the far more common Maggie. Rare, warm, and casual.

Did you know? Maggi is a trim spelling of Maggie, the classic nickname for Margaret — a name that traces back to the Greek word for 'pearl' (said 'MAG-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Maggi — Short form of Margaret; Greek 'pearl'

Variations

MaggieMaggyMargaret

Nicknames

MagMeg

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If you like Maggi…

Maggie— the standard spelling of the same pet name
Margaret— the full classic name behind it
Millie— a like warm vintage pet name
Gracie— a like sweet -ie short name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maggi mean?

Maggi is a short form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Maggi?

It's said MAG-ee /ˈmæɡ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maggi a boy or girl name?

Maggi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maggi?

Maggi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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