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Maitte

♀ Girl

Pronounced MY-tay /ˈmaɪ.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: Likely a respelling of the Basque Maite, 'beloved; dear,' a well-loved name in the Basque Country; the double -tt- spelling is nonstandard, so the exact route is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender name: Maitte likely respells the Basque Maite, 'beloved' (said 'MY-tay'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowBasque
MeaningLikely a respelling of the Basque Maite, 'beloved; dear,' a well-loved name in the Basque Country; the double -tt- spelling is nonstandard, so the exact route is uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#12683 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619972025

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

Maitte appears to be a respelling of the Basque Maite, 'beloved,' widely loved in the Basque Country. The double -tt- spelling is nonstandard, and the exact route is uncertain, which we note. Warm and rare (said 'MY-tay').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, tender, and uncommon.

Did you know? Maitte reads as a respelling of the Basque Maite, 'beloved; dear,' a cherished name in the Basque Country; the doubled -tt- is nonstandard, so the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MY-tay').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Maitte — possible respelling of Basque Maite 'beloved'; routes uncertain

Variations

MaiteMaitehMaitte

Nicknames

MaiMaiti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maitte mean?

Maitte is likely a respelling of the Basque Maite, 'beloved.' The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maitte?

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

Is Maitte a boy or girl name?

Maitte is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maitte?

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

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