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Origin & history of Maize1
English roots
The name Maize is best understood as a variant, modern spelling, compound, or stylistic form connected to Maisie. The root name Maisie has origins in Scottish diminutive of Margaret and is generally associated with the meaning pearl. This gives Maize a connection to the sound and symbolism of Maisie, while allowing for a more distinctive or contemporary spelling. Because Maize itself may not have a separate ancient etymology, its meaning is most safely traced through the better-documented root name Maisie.
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Root name
The root form of Maize is
Maize — meaning Corn.
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Modern usage
Maize remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Maize?
2022
peak year
Maize first appears in the U.S. registration record in 2002. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2022, 26 babies received the name (ranked #5115). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #8604), with roughly 24 babies named Maize each year. Maize has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 269 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
26
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #5,115)
(ranked #5,115)
24
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
240
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
269
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Maize9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
M4
A1
I9
Z8
E5
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
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Personality of Maize🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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