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Maisey

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Pronounced MAY-zee /ˈmeɪ.zi/High

Meaning: pearlMedium

In 30 seconds: Maisey is a charming Scottish variant of Maisie, a pet form of Mairead (Margaret), meaning pearl. It has a sweet, vintage feel and is popular in the UK and beyond.
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Origin HighScottish, Greek
Meaningpearl
U.S. rank (2025)#1938 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births100 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519912025

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

Maisey is a variant spelling of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Mairead, itself the Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret. The name Margaret traces to the Greek margarites meaning pearl, entering English via Latin Margarita.

Maisie and its variants experienced a revival in the early 21st century as vintage names came back into fashion. Henry James's novel What Maisie Knew (1897) kept the name in literary consciousness. The Maisey spelling adds a modern visual twist.

Did you know? The name Margaret, from which Maisey descends, comes from the Greek margarites meaning pearl — the same root that gives us the English word margarita (as in the cocktail, named for the daisy-like flower).
Overall data confidence 82%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for MaiseyBehind the Name: Maisie — name etymology reference

Variations

MaisieMaisyMaesiMasie

Nicknames

Mais

Famous Bearers

  • ★Maisie Williams (1997–present)
    English actress known for portraying Arya Stark in HBO's Game of Thrones.

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Frequently Asked

What does Maisey mean?

Maisey means pearl, derived from the Scottish Maisie, a diminutive of Mairead (Margaret), from the Greek margarites.

How do you pronounce Maisey?

Maisey is pronounced MAY-zee (/ˈmeɪ.zi/), with two syllables.

Is Maisey a girl's name?

Yes, Maisey is an exclusively feminine name rooted in Scottish and Greek traditions.

How popular is the name Maisey?

Maisey and its variant Maisie have grown popular in the 21st century as vintage names return to fashion, especially in the UK.

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