Maiza vs Sekani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maiza

Girl #5,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"corn, maize grain"

Origin: Swahili/Spanish

Cultural Roots

East African Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,010
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai, Iza

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Sekani

Boy #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

Cultural Roots

African Malawian Zambian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,226
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kani, Sek

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Popularity Comparison

Maiza Rank #5,010
Sekani Rank #1,226

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 vs #5010 for Maiza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maiza ___

  • Maiza Rose
  • Maiza Grace
  • Maiza Amara
  • Maiza Joy
  • Maiza Luna
  • Maiza Celeste

Sekani ___

  • Sekani James
  • Sekani Emmanuel
  • Sekani David
  • Sekani Joseph
  • Sekani Michael
  • Sekani Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maiza

Zara Amara Imani Koda Leandro

If you choose Sekani

Amara Zuri Kofi Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maiza or Sekani more popular?

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 compared to Maiza at #5010 in the United States.

What do Maiza and Sekani mean?

Maiza means "corn, maize grain" (Swahili/Spanish origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Maiza and Sekani boy or girl names?

Maiza is primarily a girl name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.

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