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Maci
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), English· “variant of Macy”
- Meaning
- variant of Macy
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- MAY-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #773
- US babies 2025
- 352
- Best rank
- #180 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Maci
Maci is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Macy”.
Maci is a modern spelling of Macy, an English surname that comes from Massy, a place name in northern France. The place name is thought to derive from a Gallo-Roman estate name, but its meaning is not clear. In the United States Macy is closely linked with Macy's department store and its Thanksgiving Day parade, which gives the name a cheerful, festive association. The Maci spelling, with an i ending, feels lighter and more playful. It belongs to a family of friendly surname-style names such as Kacey and Lacy. It is simple to say and write.
Popularity over time
Maci first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #180 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,737 babies. In 2025, 352 babies were named Maci, and it ranked #773 nationally. That is 70% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,580 in 1980, #765 in 2000, #231 in 2010, and #773 in 2025. Of the 21,342 US girls named Maci since records began, 57% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,250 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kinley, Brynn, Allie, Addyson, and Leila.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Maci ranked highest in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | #295 | 15 |
| West Virginia | #346 | 5 |
| Alabama | #357 | 14 |
| Mississippi | #373 | 8 |
| Ohio | #479 | 23 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Maci is usually pronounced MAY-see, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with M and ends in “-ci”.
Middle names for Maci
A few middle names that flow with Maci: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Maci
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maci mean?
Maci is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Macy”.
What is the origin of the name Maci?
Maci has modern American and English roots. Maci is a modern spelling of Macy, an English surname that comes from Massy, a place name in northern France.
Is Maci a popular name?
Yes. Maci ranked #773 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Maci a boy or girl name?
Maci is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Maci?
Maci is usually pronounced MAY-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings