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Maisee

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Pronounced MAY-zee /ˈmeɪ.zi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Low

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Maisee spells Maisie. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, Scottish
MeaningA spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'
U.S. rank (2024)#9951 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219822024

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

Maisee is a spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'. A crisp, vintage name (said 'MAY-zee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Maisie. Rare in this form, a-pearl at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Margaret is Greek for 'a pearl' — Maisie is a Scottish pet form, and Maisee is a spelling, crisp and vintage (said 'MAY-zee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Maisie — pet form of Margaret

Variations

MaisieMaesieMaizie

Nicknames

Mae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maisee mean?

Maisee spells Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, Greek 'a pearl'.

How do you pronounce Maisee?

It's said MAY-zee /ˈmeɪ.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maisee a boy or girl name?

Maisee is a girl's name.

How popular is Maisee?

Maisee is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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