Maysa

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Pronounced MY-sah /ˈmaɪ.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic maysa, 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'High

In 30 seconds: Graceful in motion: Maysa is Arabic for 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'. Elegant, poised, and lovely.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic maysa, 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'

U.S. rank (2025)#4517 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 959

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

Maysa comes from Arabic maysa, 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'. A lyrical, elegant name across the Arab world, it evokes poise and beauty in motion.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, graceful-walk at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Maysa describes a beautiful, swaying, graceful walk in Arabic — an evocative, elegant image; it's a lyrical classic across the Arab world.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — maysa — etymology

Variations

MaisaMaysahMayssa

Nicknames

May

Famous Bearers

★Maysa Leak (1964-)
American R&B and jazz singer known for her work with the group Incognito and as a solo artist

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maysa mean?

Maysa is Arabic for 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'.

How do you pronounce Maysa?

It's said MY-sah /ˈmaɪ.sɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maysa a boy or girl name?

Maysa is a girl's name.

How popular is Maysa?

Maysa is a rare name in the U.S.