Maissa
Maissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #50,268 in the US, popular nicknames include Mai, May, and Maiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Maissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 16 babies have been named Maissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,268 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,268
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Maissa
Maissa is a girl name .
Maissa is currently ranked #50,268 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maissa include Mai, May, Maiie, and Maisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maissa include Maisie, Maisy, Maisyn, Maisey, Maisley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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