Pearl or bitter; also associated with maize (corn)
Maizy is a modern phonetic spelling of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'. It is also frequently associated with the English word 'maize', linking it to nature and harvest themes. This spelling variation adds a contemporary, playful twist to a traditional Gaelic nickname.
Less common today
Maizy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,891 in 2024.
The title character in the children's book 'Maizy Chen's Last Chance' · Maizy Chen's Last Chance
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
