Maize or corn; pearl
Mayze is a modern spelling variant of Maize, the word for corn, or a creative spin on the name Maisie, which is a Scottish diminutive of Margaret. As a variant of Maisie, it shares the meaning 'pearl.' It is often chosen by parents looking for a nature-inspired name with a contemporary, phonetic spelling.
Less common today
Mayze isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,885 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
