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Maizy

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAY-ZEE /ˈmeΙͺ.zi/High

Meaning: PearlMedium

In 30 seconds: Maizy is a Scottish girl's name meaning 'pearl', a playful respelling of Maisie.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningPearl
U.S. rank (2025)#1899 β†’ Stable
2025 U.S. births103 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,598

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419952025

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

Maizy is a Scottish name carrying the meaning 'pearl', spelled here with a breezy z. It traces back to Maisie, itself a pet form of Margaret, the classic source of the 'pearl' sense. The phonetic spelling gives an old Scottish nickname a fresh, modern look.

The z lends the name a bouncy, cheerful sound while keeping its traditional roots. It moves easily among its cousins, from the older Maisie to the variant Mazie.

Did you know? Maizy is a spelling variant of Maisy, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'pearl' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Maizy β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Maisie Mazy MazieMaisieMazieMysieMaisey

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Maisieβ€” the traditional Scottish form Maizy respells, with the 'pearl' meaning
Mazieβ€” a closely matched variant spelling
Moiraβ€” shares Maizy's Scottish roots
Maiseyβ€” a fellow Scottish choice
Mayzieβ€” a fellow Scottish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maizy mean?

Maizy is usually explained as meaning 'pearl' and is most often linked with Scottish tradition.

How do you pronounce Maizy?

It's commonly said MAY-ZEE /ˈmeΙͺ.zi/.

Is Maizy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Maizy is used as a girl name.

How popular is Maizy?

In 2024, Maizy ranked #1899 in the U.S. for girls, with 105 births recorded.

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