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Maycie

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Pronounced MAY-see /ˈmeɪ.si/High

Meaning: -ay- spelling of Macy/Maisie — a pet form of Margaret, 'a pearl' (Greek margarites); also reads as a May- name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Maycie spells Macy/Maisie — 'a pearl' (from Margaret). Sweet, sunny, and warm.
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Origin MediumFrench, Greek
Meaning-ay- spelling of Macy/Maisie — a pet form of Margaret, 'a pearl' (Greek margarites); also reads as a May- name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5228 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,454

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019922024

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

Maycie is an -ay- spelling of Macy/Maisie — a pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl' (Maisie via the Scottish; Macy also a surname) — with a sunny May- echo (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, sunny, modern name; the -ay- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Macy. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Macy and Maisie are pet forms of Margaret, 'a pearl' (Greek margarites) — Maycie is an -ay- spelling, sweet and sunny (with a May- echo).
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Macy — routes layered

Variations

MacyMaisieMaicy

Nicknames

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If you like Maycie…

Macy— the standard spelling
Maisie— a fellow pearl pet name
Gracie— another sweet -ie/-ie girls' name
Mavie— a similarly popular pick
Maysie— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maycie mean?

Maycie spells Macy/Maisie — a pet form of Margaret, 'a pearl'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maycie?

It's said MAY-see /ˈmeɪ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maycie a boy or girl name?

Maycie is a girl's name.

How popular is Maycie?

Maycie is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Macy is more common.

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