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Majesty

♀ Girl

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

Meaning: From the English word 'majesty' (grandeur, sovereign dignity), via Old French from Latin 'maiestas'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Majesty is taken from the English word for grandeur and sovereign dignity, which came through Old French from the Latin maiestas.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word 'majesty' (grandeur, sovereign dignity), via Old French from Latin 'maiestas'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1762 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,563

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119932025

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

This word-name borrows 'majesty' directly, the term for regal grandeur and sovereign dignity. The word itself traveled through Old French from the Latin maiestas. As a given name it leans entirely on that sense of stately importance.

The only close relative on offer is Majestic, which shares the same root and reaches for the same lofty feel.

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%
Behind the Name - Majesty — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Majestic

Nicknames

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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 girl name.

How popular is Majesty?

In 2024, Majesty ranked #1505 in the U.S. for girls, with 144 births recorded.

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