UK girl's name
Maci
A feminine name derived from the Spanish word "macia", meaning "brave warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maci is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maci popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 148 births.
This profile covers 903 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 7% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,253 living people in the UK are called Maci. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maci ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 148 girls were registered as Maci.
- • Maci ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #350 in 2021.
- • About 1,253 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maci as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2011
148 births
Estimated living
1,253
2026
Meaning
What does Maci mean?
The name Maci is believed to have originated from the Hungarian language, derived from the Latin name Matthias or the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It is a diminutive form of the name Matthew, which means "gift of God" or "gift from God" in Hebrew.
In Hungary, the name Maci has been in use since the Middle Ages, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was a popular name during the Renaissance period, with several notable figures bearing this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maci can be found in the 15th century, when Maci Vayda, a Hungarian nobleman and military commander, lived between 1430 and 1498. He played a significant role in defending Hungary against the Ottoman Empire during the reign of King Matthias Corvinus.
Another historical figure with the name Maci was Maci Gergely, a Hungarian poet and writer who lived from 1590 to 1640. He is renowned for his contributions to the Hungarian literary tradition and his works that reflected the struggles and triumphs of the Hungarian people during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Maci Mihály, a Hungarian architect and sculptor, made a name for himself with his intricate and baroque-style designs. He was born in 1710 and lived until 1786, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful buildings and sculptures that adorned the cities of Hungary.
Moving into the 19th century, Maci Sándor, a Hungarian politician and statesman, played a crucial role in the Hungarian independence movement against the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Born in 1825 and died in 1892, he advocated for the rights of the Hungarian people and their autonomy.
Another notable figure with the name Maci was Maci Judit, a Hungarian artist and painter who lived from 1865 to 1923. She was part of the Impressionist movement and is celebrated for her vibrant and colorful depictions of Hungarian landscapes and rural life.
While the name Maci has its roots in Hungary, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well, particularly in regions with Hungarian communities or cultural influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maci over time
The chart below shows babies named Maci registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maci, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 148 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maci by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maci was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1903 | 80 | 5 |
| 2010s | #645 | 710 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1936 | 113 | 9 |
Geography
Where Maci is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Maci. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Maci ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #350 in 2021.
Across the UK
Maci in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2024
16 years of NRS records, 284 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#350 in 2021
12 years of NISRA records, 72 total registered
Related
Names similar to Maci
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maci: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maci in the UK right now?
In 2024, Maci was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Maci most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 148 babies registered as Maci in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maci?
A feminine name derived from the Spanish word "macia", meaning "brave warrior".
How many people are called Maci in the UK?
A total of 903 babies have been registered as Maci across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 284 more in Scotland and 72 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Maci most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Maci ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #350 in 2021. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.