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.'
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how do you pronounce Maisie?
MAY-zee
where does the name Maisie come from?
A pet form of the Scottish Gaelic Mairead or Irish Mairéad, Margaret, with the Scottish and northern English diminutive -ie.
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.
how popular is this name?
Maisie has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 12 years since 2014. It peaked at #233 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #233 |
| 2024 | #256 |
| 2023 | #293 |
| 2022 | #347 |
| 2021 | #406 |
| 2020 | #410 |
| 2019 | #346 |
| 2018 | #495 |
| 2017 | #525 |
| 2016 | #574 |
| 2014 | #653 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Maisie fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Maisie?
- Maisie Williams (British actress, Game of Thrones)
- Maisie Peters (British singer-songwriter)
what are the nicknames and variants of Maisie?
Variants around the world
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.
quick answers about Maisie
What does the name Maisie mean?
Maisie means “pearl, child of light”.
What is the origin of the name Maisie?
Maisie comes from the Scottish naming tradition. Related forms include Maisy.
How popular is the name Maisie?
Maisie ranked #233 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Maisie a boy or girl name?
Maisie is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Maisie?
Maisie is pronounced MAY-zee, with 2 syllables.
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