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Majesty

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAJ-uh-stee /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/Medium

Meaning: greatness, dignityMedium

In 30 seconds: Majesty is an English word name, drawn from a Latin root, meaning 'greatness' or 'dignity.'
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Origin MediumEnglish (Latin root)
Meaninggreatness, dignity
U.S. rank (2024)#2647 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 694

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Majesty comes into use as a virtue-style word name, built on a Latin root for greatness. Its meaning is grand and unmistakable: dignity, stateliness, the bearing of high rank. As a modern word name, it draws its appeal from that lofty sense rather than from an older personal-name tradition.

It pairs naturally with the related Majestic, the adjective form of the same idea, and reads as an aspirational, regal choice. Like other word names, its power is in the meaning it states outright.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Majesty is 'greatness', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Variations

Majestic

Nicknames

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Royalty— the same modern feel
Montana— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Majesty mean?

Majesty is usually explained as meaning 'greatness' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Majesty?

It's commonly said MAJ-uh-stee /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/.

Is Majesty a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Majesty?

In 2024, Majesty ranked #2647 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.