Maize

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAYZ /ˈmeɪz/High

Meaning: From the word maize — from Taino mahiz, 'corn; the golden grain' (a sacred staple crop); a nature word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The golden grain: Maize is the word-name for corn — sun-golden and life-giving. Warm, earthy, and bright. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowTaino, Spanish

MeaningFrom the word maize — from Taino mahiz, 'corn; the golden grain' (a sacred staple crop); a nature word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#5347 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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 — from the Taino mahiz (via Spanish maíz) — 'corn', the sacred, life-giving golden grain first cultivated by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas (and a warm golden-yellow color). A bright, earthy, nature word-name (a homophone of 'Mae's'), used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-golden-grain at the root, and earthy.

Did you know? Maize means 'corn' (from the Taino mahiz) — the sacred, sun-golden staple grain of the Americas — a warm, earthy, nature word-name (also a homophone of Mae's, and the color maize), used for both sexes.

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Oxford English Dictionary — maize — word origin

Variations

MaysMazeMaíz

Nicknames

Mae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maize mean?

Maize is the word for 'corn; the golden grain' (from the Taino mahiz).

How do you pronounce Maize?

It's said MAYZ /ˈmeɪz/ — a single syllable.

Is Maize a boy or girl name?

Maize is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Maize?

Maize is a rare name in the U.S.