The baby name Maigi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MY-gee (ˈmaɪɡi),MAY-gee (ˈmeɪɡi),MAG-ee (ˈmæɡi).
The baby name Maigi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MY-gee (ˈmaɪɡi),MAY-gee (ˈmeɪɡi),MAG-ee (ˈmæɡi).
Maigi is English, Estonian in Origin.
Used primarily in Estonia, Maigi is a modern feminine given name that likely developed within the Mai-name cluster (Mai/“May”) or as a localized echo of English Maggie (diminutive of Margaret). As an Estonian form, it carries springtime associations through Mai, while a Margaret link lends the classic meaning “pearl.”
Documented in Estonian use since the mid–20th century, Maigi remains rare and distinctive, with most bearers found in the Baltic region. Related and comparative forms include Mai, Maie, Maiki, Maike, and Maiken in Estonian; Maggie and Margie in English; and Margit and Maire in Nordic–Baltic contexts. In Latvian, the visually similar Maiga means “gentle,” a nuance sometimes noted by name enthusiasts even if Maigi is not the standard Latvian form. Overall, Maigi offers a bright, lilting sound and a blend of vintage and seasonal symbolism.
Maigi is a rare name. Across 7 countries, we found 19 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #128 | 11 | 1,888 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Maigi is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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