Maisa
- US rank
- #6,838
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,838 in 2025
16 babies were named Maisa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6,615 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maisa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maisa, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maisa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaisa first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearMaisa is at its all-time high right now: #6,838 in 2025.
- TrendMaisa has climbed 6,615 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,838. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Maisa
Maisa is a girl name of Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-isa”. US birth records list Maisa for girls from 1980 to 2025, in 30 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #6,838 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,838, with 16 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 628,931 girls |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 193,798 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 283,286 girls |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 156,658 girls |
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Maisa
What is the origin of the name Maisa?
Maisa has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Maisa a boy or girl name?
Maisa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maisa?
Maisa ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#6,838).