Maisie
MAY-zee · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hebrew / Scottish ◈ 2 syllables
"Beloved / pearl"

From Hebrew / Scottish

Maisie means pearl — the Scottish diminutive of Margaret, carrying the same gem-of-the-sea meaning through the most charming possible diminutive. Maisie Williams played Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. Henry James wrote What Maisie Knew. The name sounds like a Scottish grandmother's favourite grandchild: two syllables of pearl-quality warmth and Highland charm.

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Maisie at a glance
MeaningBeloved / pearl
OriginHebrew / Scottish
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#428
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Why parents love Maisie
  • Maisie Williams played Arya Stark — Game of Thrones royalty.
  • Henry James's What Maisie Knew is a literary masterpiece.
  • Two syllables with the most charming Scottish sound: MAY-zee.
  • The meaning pearl is gem-quality beautiful.
  • The Scottish-grandmother energy is irresistible.
The vibe of Maisie
pearlScottishWilliamsArya StarkHenry JamesHighlandgrandmothercharming
Origin & history of Maisie
Greek margarites (pearl) Margaret Scottish diminutive Maisie
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Hebrew / Scottish roots
Maisie is a Scottish diminutive of Margaret meaning pearl. Maisie Williams (born 1997) played Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. Henry James's What Maisie Knew (1897) is a masterpiece about a child caught between divorced parents. The name has climbed dramatically.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Scottish diminutive; Henry James's What Maisie Knew (1897).
3
Today
Maisie remains a beloved choice, ranking #428 in the US. 11,618 babies have been named Maisie since 1890.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Maisie?
2024 peak year
Maisie entered U.S. records in 1890, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 1,241 babies received the name (ranked #255). Today it sits around #428, with roughly 790 babies named Maisie each year. Maisie has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 11,618 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,241 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #255)
790 Avg. per year
(last decade)
7,900 Total registrations
last 10 years
11,618 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #428) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Maisie
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Maisie's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — pearl nurturing. People named Maisie tend to be charming, perceptive, and gifted at knowing more than the adults think.

Knows more than adults think
Pearl-quality charm
Arya-Stark fierceness
Highland warmth
Henry-James perception
M4
A1
I9
S1
I9
E5
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
Personality of Maisie
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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