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The baby name Maiza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-zuh (phonetic: /ˈmeɪzə/).

Maiza is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: MAY-zuh (phonetic: /ˈmeɪzə/)

What is the meaning of the name Maiza ?

The baby name Maiza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-zuh (phonetic: /ˈmeɪzə/).

Maiza is Spanish in Origin.

Maiza is a feminine given name with strong Arabic ties. One stream comes from Ma’iza, the feminine participle of the verb maza “to distinguish,” giving the sense “discerning, outstanding, distinguished.” Another arrives via transliterations of Maysa/Maisa, a poetic epithet meaning “graceful, stately in gait.” Both readings circulate in North Africa and the Levant, where the name appears in 20th‑century records and among contemporary diaspora communities.

In Lusophone and Hispanophone countries, Maiza is chiefly a modern spelling influenced by the Arabic‑derived Maysa/Maísa and popularized through Brazilian media, lending the name a sleek, international feel. Documented variants include Maisa, Maísa, Maysa, Mayza, and Maïza, with pet forms Mai, Isa, and Zaza. Across its strands, Maiza conveys a blend of elegance and discernment - someone both poised in manner and set apart by character.

Maiza has the following similar or variant Names

Maiza – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
Switzerland Girls 2024 #133 3 1,786
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Sweden Girls 2022 #167 13 1,568
AO Girls 0 #214 4 4,575
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
MY 0 #318 13 12,352
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
BR 0 #353 8 5,969
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
France Girls 2015 #411 3 3,223
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #441 11 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
BO Girls 0 #598 14 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BR Girls 0 #674 277 12,708
Finland Girls 2026 #717 22 3,895
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
MY Girls 0 #799 196 24,821
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #807 23 13,765
CL Girls 0 #840 12 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #890 27 8,487
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
PE Girls 0 #931 13 14,861
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,001 9 14,742
MY Boys 0 #1,101 11 25,439
DZ 0 #1,113 64 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,119 23 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,135 44 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Maiza is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Sweden
Switzerland
France
Canada

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People also ask about Maiza

Maiza is predominantly a girl's name.
Maiza is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MAY-zuh (phonetic: /ˈmeɪzə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Maysa, Maisa, Maizah and Mayza.
Yes — Maiza ranked #133 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Maiza ranks highest in Switzerland (#133 in 2024).
Maiza's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #932 in 2016 to #890 in 2024 in United States.