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Mayci

Female

« Mayci is an uncertain origin name with varying meanings; possibly 'passionate devotee' from Irish roots, 'greater' from Latin origins, or newly created. »

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Meaning, origin, history

The name Mayci is of uncertain origin and its meaning can vary depending on the source consulted. Some sources suggest that Mayci is a variant spelling of the male given name Mayo or Mayno, which are derived from the Irish surname Ó Maoildeabha, meaning "descendant of the passionate devotee." According to this interpretation, Mayci would therefore mean "passionate devotee." Other sources propose that Mayci is a feminine form of the Latin male given name Maius, which means "greater" or "more important." In this case, Mayci could be interpreted as meaning "greater" or "more important." It is also possible that Mayci is a newly created name with no particular meaning assigned to it. There is no historical record of Mayci being used as a given name in the past. It therefore seems likely that Mayci is a modern invention, perhaps inspired by other names beginning with the letter M or featuring similar sounds, such as Maisey, Maisie, or Mai.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Mayci since 1880

Total births
726
Total since 1880
Peak year
2011
55 births
in 2023
14
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-39%
vs previous 5 years