Rising since 1995, #1,896 for girls today.
Popularity of Maizy since 1995
Babies named Maizy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 339 |
| 2010s | 681 |
| 2020s | 539 |
Meaning & origin
Maizy is a modern respelling of Maisie, a name that originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, and its usage has been rising steadily since then, reaching its peak rank of 1,896 in 2025. The name is most popular in Iowa, Washington, and Colorado, reflecting a regional preference for inventive spellings. While its meaning is ultimately tied to the Greek word for 'pearl,' the spelling Maizy is a distinctly 21st-century choice that appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique look.
Maizy is a 20th-century respelling of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek margarites ("pearl"). The spelling Maizy aligns with a modern trend of substituting 'y' for 'ie' to create visually distinctive names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and has seen gradual use since.
Where Maizy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maizy” around the world
Where Maizy 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: Maisy, Zee
Sibling names for Maizy
Names that share Maizy's style, for a brother or sister.
