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Mayssa

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Pronounced MY-sah /ˈmaɪ.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A romanized spelling of Arabic Maysa/Maysaa, from a root describing a graceful, swaying walk — commonly glossed 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'. Widely used in the Arabic-speaking world and the Maghreb.Low

In 30 seconds: Mayssa spells Arabic Maysa — a name for one who walks with a graceful, proud step (said 'MY-sah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA romanized spelling of Arabic Maysa/Maysaa, from a root describing a graceful, swaying walk — commonly glossed 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'. Widely used in the Arabic-speaking world and the Maghreb.
U.S. rank (2024)#14608 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420132024

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

Mayssa is a French-influenced romanization of Arabic Maysa (or Maysaa), from a root meaning to walk with a graceful, proud gait. It is common across the Arabic-speaking world and especially familiar in North Africa and among French-speaking Arab families, where the doubled -ss- keeps the crisp s sound (said 'MY-sah').

In the U.S. it is rare, used mainly in Arab families. Rare, graceful, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Arabic Maysa comes from a root that describes a graceful, swaying walk — a name that praises bearing and poise rather than beauty alone (said 'MY-sah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mayssa — Arabic Maysa; French-style romanization; 'graceful gait'

Variations

MaysaMaissaMaysaa

Nicknames

MaySasa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayssa mean?

Mayssa is a spelling of Arabic Maysa, commonly glossed 'one who walks with a graceful, proud gait'.

How do you pronounce Mayssa?

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

Is Mayssa a boy or girl name?

Mayssa is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayssa?

Mayssa is rare in the U.S.; it is much more familiar in the Arabic-speaking world, especially North Africa.

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