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Mayci

MAY-see · Of debated origin; possibly a variant of Macy or a modern coinage blending May and the -ci suffix.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,028
Babies named in 2025
54
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 29,764 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #3,028 for girls today.

Popularity of Mayci since 1992

Babies named Mayci per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mayci's real moment was 2025.

183755200020102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s86
2000s272
2010s316
2020s120

Meaning & origin

Mayci first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. In 2025, it ranked 3,028, given to roughly 1 in 29,764 girls, marking its peak year so far. The name has remained stable in usage, with slight increases in the 2020s. Its top states include New York and California, reflecting a modern, trend-driven appeal. Mayci's lack of a deep historical or linguistic root underscores its nature as a contemporary invention, likely inspired by the popular Macy but with a distinctive spelling that feels both familiar and fresh.

Mayci first appears in U.S. records in 1992, likely as a contemporary respelling of the surname Macy or a creative variation of May. The suffix -ci follows a fashionable pattern seen in names like Staci or Kaci. It has no established meaning outside its formation as a modern invented name.

Where Mayci is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: May

Variants: Macy, Maci, Macie, Macey

Sibling names for Mayci

Names that share Mayci's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Macie, Kaila, Brynn, Jaci, Paige

Brothers: Caden, Jace, Brady, Kyle, Tyler

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mayci mean?
Mayci is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It may be a variant of the English surname Macy or a blend of May and the fashionable -ci suffix.
How popular is Mayci?
Mayci is a rare name. In 2025, it ranked 3,028 in the U.S., meaning approximately 1 in every 29,764 girls received the name that year.
Is Mayci a boy or girl name?
Mayci is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data showing it as a female name.