Rising since 2014, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Maiza since 2002
Babies named Maiza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Maiza is a modern girl's name that first entered U.S. records in 2002, a relatively recent arrival compared to established names. By 2025, it reached its peak rank of 4,878, with about 1 in 59,528 girls receiving the name that year. Its trajectory has been rising since 2014, reflecting growing interest in unique, melodic names. The name is most popular in Minnesota, suggesting regional appeal. Maiza's etymology is debated, possibly deriving from Maia or Mays, but it stands as a distinctive contemporary choice without deep historical roots.
Maiza is a modern name of uncertain derivation. It may be a creative respelling of Maia, which has Greek and Latin roots, or a feminine variant of the Arabic name Mays, meaning 'swagger' or 'pride.' Its usage in the United States is recent, first recorded in 2002.
Where Maiza is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maiza” around the world
Where Maiza lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mai, Zaza
Variants: Maizah, Mayza
Sibling names for Maiza
Names that share Maiza's style, for a brother or sister.
