Holding steady, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Maysa since 1979
Babies named Maysa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 284 |
| 2010s | 357 |
| 2020s | 175 |
Meaning & origin
Maysa first appeared in U.S. naming data in 1979, and has remained a relatively rare but steady choice, with a stable trajectory over time. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when it reached its highest rank. The name is most common in Minnesota, where it appears in state-level data. With an estimated 1 in 51,847 newborns receiving the name in 2025, Maysa offers a distinctive, cross-cultural option with a gentle sound and possible roots in Arabic grace and beauty.
Maysa is likely a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root م ي س (m-y-s) which conveys notions of gracefulness and beauty. It may also be a variant of the Arabic name Maissa. The name has seen modest use in the United States since the late 20th century, particularly in Minnesota.
Where Maysa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maysa” around the world
Where Maysa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Sasa
Sibling names for Maysa
Names that share Maysa's style, for a brother or sister.
