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👍 Mitzi
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How to Pronounce Mitzi
Pronounced MIT-see
🔊 Hear it /ˈmɪt.si/ High ⧉ copy
Meaning: A German/Bavarian pet form of Maria — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: Beloved; of the sea: Mitzi is a pet form of Maria. Sweet, playful, and warm.
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Meaning A German/Bavarian pet form of Maria — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter'
U.S. rank (2025) #5349 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births 24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 1961
Total births (all-time) ≈ 13,176
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 1961 1906 2025 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 Mitzi is a German/Bavarian pet form of Maria — from the Hebrew Miriam , variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter'. A sweet, playful name (said 'MIT-see').
In the U.S. it appears as a pet form. Rare, beloved at the root, and playful.
Did you know? Maria comes from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' — Mitzi is a sweet German pet form, playful and warm (said 'MIT-see').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mitzi — pet form of Maria
Variations Mitzie Mizzi
Nicknames —
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Mitzi… Mimi — a fellow German pet-name Heidi — a kindred German girls' name Jozi — shares Mitzi's Hebrew roots Malka — a similarly popular pick Miah — another Hebrew name Frequently Asked What does the name Mitzi mean? Mitzi is a German pet form of Maria — Hebrew 'beloved; of the sea'.
How do you pronounce Mitzi? It's said MIT-see /ˈmɪt.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mitzi a boy or girl name? Mitzi is a girl's name.
How popular is Mitzi? Mitzi is a rare name in the U.S.
