Maisy is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Maisy means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Maisy across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Maisy has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Maisy is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “pearl”. A pet form of Margaret, via Maisie.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 4,207 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 6,489 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 256 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 132 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 205 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Maisy per year, England & Wales (1996 to 2025). England & Wales peaked in 2010 (584/yr) · United States peaked in 2025 (365/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2012 (28/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2012 (19/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2011 (13/yr).
Maisy is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2025, when it ranked #1,465 nationally (given to 463 babies that year).
Macy · Maisie · Macey · Missy · Maizie · Maizy · Massie · Masiah
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