Maisie
Maisie is a girls' name of Scottish origin meaning “pearl, child of light.” It ranked #233 in the United States in 2025. Maisie is a Scottish pet form of Margaret (from the Gaelic Mairead), meaning 'pearl.
how do you pronounce Maisie?
MAY-zee
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what does Maisie mean?
The name Maisie means “pearl, child of light.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
Maisie is a Scottish pet form of Margaret (from the Gaelic Mairead), meaning 'pearl.' Henry James's novel 'What Maisie Knew' brought literary prestige, while actress Maisie Williams made it a household name. The name perfectly balances vintage Scottish charm with modern energy.
where does the name Maisie come from?
Wikipedia confirms Maisie is a pet form of the Scottish Gaelic Mairead or Irish Mairéad, equivalent to the English name Margaret, with -ie used as a diminutive suffix in Scottish and Northern England English. The source does not state a meaning for Maisie itself, so the 'pearl, child of light' gloss given elsewhere is not confirmed here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #233 |
| 2024 | #256 |
| 2023 | #294 |
| 2022 | #347 |
| 2021 | #406 |
| 2020 | #410 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Maisie?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Maisie?
- Maisie Williams (British actress, Game of Thrones)
- Maisie Peters (British singer-songwriter)
what names are similar to Maisie?
what names go well with Maisie?
Sibling names that share Maisie's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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