Mayte

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Pronounced MAEE-teh /ˈmai̯.te/Medium

Meaning: Spanish blend/short form of María Teresa, taking 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa. Closely related to Basque Maite, meaning 'beloved' or 'love'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mayte is a Spanish blend of María Teresa — 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa — closely tied to Basque Maite, 'beloved'.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningSpanish blend/short form of María Teresa, taking 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa. Closely related to Basque Maite, meaning 'beloved' or 'love'.

U.S. rank (2025)#2713 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births64 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,503

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

The record traces Mayte as a Spanish short form combining María and Teresa, while noting its close link to the Basque Maite, meaning 'beloved' or 'love'. That double thread gives it both a devotional and an affectionate reading. American dancer and actress Mayte Garcia, once married to the musician Prince, is its best-known bearer.

Two syllables and easy to pronounce, it carries warmth thanks to the Maite connection. As a blended name it sidesteps the longer formality of María Teresa while keeping the lineage.

Did you know? Mayte is a spelling variant of Maite 1, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

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

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Famous Bearers

★Mayte Garcia (b. 1973)
American dancer, actress and singer; first wife of the musician Prince.

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Maite— The Basque relative meaning 'beloved' the record ties Mayte to directly.

Teresa— One of the two names blended to form Mayte.

Mayra— lands in the same popularity range

Marta— shares Mayte's Spanish roots

Mayli— shares Mayte's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayte mean?

Mayte is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Mayte?

It's commonly said MAEE-teh /ˈmai̯.te/.

Is Mayte a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Mayte?

In 2024, Mayte ranked #2000 in the U.S. for girls, with 98 births recorded.