Maysoon
Meaninggraceful · Arabic
Maysoon is an Arabic girl name meaning “graceful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maysoon would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationMaysoon peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Maysoon you'd meet today is about 41 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Maysoons too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Maysoon would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMaysoon first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
US births per million girls, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Maysoon
Maysoon is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “graceful”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Maysoon
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Maysoon
What does the name Maysoon mean?
Maysoon means “graceful” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Dana (“graceful, refined”), Maysa (“graceful walk”), Maisa (“graceful walk”) and Ghada (“graceful young woman”).
What is the origin of the name Maysoon?
Maysoon is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Maysoon a boy or girl name?
Maysoon is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Maysoon.
How popular is the name Maysoon?
Maysoon ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1984, when it reached #8,153. Over the last five years it has slipped 842 places.
What names are similar to Maysoon?
If you like Maysoon, you might also like Maison, Maisoon, Dana, Maysa and Maisa. Maison is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Maysoon?
Maysoon is an Arabic girl name meaning “graceful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.