Girl Name · Scottish Origin
Maisie
Considering Maisie? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Pearl, child of light", rooted in Scottish naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Mazie.
Maisie meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pearl, child of light
Origin: Scottish naming roots help connect Maisie to related Scottish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maisie as M·A·I·S·I·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maisie is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Maisie variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maisiea, Maisiee, Maisiey, Maisi.
- Nicknames: Mai and M.
- Middle names: Pair Maisie with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Maisie middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mazie, Maggie, Maxie, Macie, Mackie — full picks on the sibling names for Maisie guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maisie? Browse our names like Maisie guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Maisie
What does the name Maisie mean?
Maisie means "Pearl, child of light" and is of Scottish origin.
What is the origin of Maisie?
Maisie originates in Scottish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Maisie?
Maisie has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maisie a boy's or girl's name?
Maisie is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Maisie in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maisie sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Maisie?
Names that share Maisie's sound and style include Mazie, Maggie, Maxie, Macie, Mackie.
What middle names pair well with Maisie?
Good middle-name fits for Maisie pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maisie is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maisie is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maisie?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maisie share its rhythm without rhyming — Mazie, Maggie, Maxie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.