Maize

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How to Pronounce Maize

Pronounced MAYZ /ˈmeɪz/High

Meaning: From the word maize — 'corn; a golden grain' (via Spanish maiz, from the Taino mahiz); also a homophone of Maisie ('a pearl'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Maize; corn; a golden grain: Maize is a nature/word-name (and a Maisie homophone). Crisp, sunny, and warm.

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Origin LowTaino, English

MeaningFrom the word maize — 'corn; a golden grain' (via Spanish maiz, from the Taino mahiz); also a homophone of Maisie ('a pearl'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6527 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 179

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

Maize comes from the word maize — 'corn; a golden grain' (via Spanish maiz, from the Taino mahiz) — and is a homophone of Maisie, a Scottish pet of Margaret, 'a pearl' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sunny nature/word-name (nickname Mae).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, maize-and-corn at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Maize means 'corn; a golden grain' (via Spanish maiz, from the Taino mahiz) — and sounds like Maisie, 'a pearl' — a crisp, sunny nature/word-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAYZ').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — maize — word/nature origin; routes layered

Variations

MaisieMaysMaze

Nicknames

Mae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maize mean?

Maize is a nature/word-name — 'corn; a golden grain' (and a homophone of Maisie, 'a pearl'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maize?

It's said MAYZ /ˈmeɪz/ — one syllable.

Is Maize a boy or girl name?

Maize is a girl's name.

How popular is Maize?

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