Will my child share the name Maiza with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Maiza per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maiza in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maiza becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maiza is at its highest recorded position — #2,278 in 2025, with 12 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,843.

Is Maiza a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maiza 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 Maiza a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Maiza is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maiza in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Maiza

Maiza is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2575. The name has climbed 268 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2011.

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