Will my child share the name Maite with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Maite per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maite in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maite becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maite is rising: up 2,976 places since 2021, to #2,605 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,849 in 2022.

Is Maite a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maite is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Maite a popular baby name in the United States?

Maite does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Maite is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maite in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Maite

Maite is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1592 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1849 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2009.

Maite is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maite in their class.