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Maisa

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Pronounced MY-sah /ˈmaɪ.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic maysa, 'to walk with a proud/graceful, swaying gait' (a graceful walk)Low

In 30 seconds: To walk with a graceful gait: Maisa is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MY-sah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic maysa, 'to walk with a proud/graceful, swaying gait' (a graceful walk)

U.S. rank (2025)#7018 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 263

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maisa comes from the Arabic maysa, 'to walk with a proud/graceful, swaying gait' (a graceful walk). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MY-sah'; also a Finnish name).

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, a-graceful-gait at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maisa means 'to walk with a proud/graceful, swaying gait' in Arabic — a lyrical, classic name (said 'MY-sah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Maisa — Arabic etymology

Variations

MaysaMaysaaMaisah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maisa mean?

Maisa is Arabic for 'to walk with a proud/graceful, swaying gait'.

How do you pronounce Maisa?

It's said MY-sah /ˈmaɪ.sɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maisa a boy or girl name?

Maisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Maisa?

Maisa is a very rare name in the U.S.