Maisa

Meaning of Maisa

Maisa is a feminine name derived from the Arabic verbal root m-y-s, which conveys the notion of “walking with a proud, swinging gait,” and in Arabic phonology is customarily rendered as /maɪsæ/; in Portuguese usage—particularly within Brazilian Lusophony—it is adapted to /maɪsə/, reflecting a schwa-final articulation consonant with regional phonotactics. Semantically, the name invokes qualities of poised movement and dignified composure, attributes that have facilitated its gradual diffusion beyond its original linguistic boundaries. Within Anglo-American naming practices, Maisa remains relatively uncommon but demonstrates a measured upward trajectory: according to the United States Social Security Administration, it was bestowed upon twelve newborn girls in 2024, achieving a rank of 938th. Such empirical data underscore Maisa’s status as a name of emerging yet restrained prevalence, offering parents an appellation that marries etymological depth with contemporary, cross-cultural resonance.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as my-sah (/maɪsæ/)

Portuguese

• Pronunced as my-sah (/maɪsə/)

• Maia
• Mila
• Mira
• Maya
• Malia
• Marisa
• Maysa