Emmy vs Maisie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maisie

Girl #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#255
Total SSA Count
1,241
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mais

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmy Rank #453
Maisie Rank #255

Maisie is more popular, ranked #255 vs #453 for Emmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmy ___

  • Emmy Rose
  • Emmy Grace
  • Emmy Jane
  • Emmy Claire
  • Emmy Mae
  • Emmy Kate

Maisie ___

  • Maisie Rose
  • Maisie Jane
  • Maisie Lou
  • Maisie Kate
  • Maisie Grace
  • Maisie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmy

Lucy Nora Ellie Charlie Finn

If you choose Maisie

Archie Angus Flora Isla Ewan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmy or Maisie more popular?

Maisie is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Emmy at #453 in the United States.

What do Emmy and Maisie mean?

Emmy means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Maisie means "pearl" (Greek via Scottish origin).

Are Emmy and Maisie boy or girl names?

Emmy is primarily a girl name. Maisie is primarily a girl name.

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