UK girl's name
Maicee
A feminine name derived from the English word "maize", meaning "corn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maicee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maicee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Maicee. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maicee ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Maicee.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maicee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Maicee mean?
The name Maicee is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, spoken by the Gaelic people in the British Isles during the Iron Age. Some linguists trace its roots to the Old Irish word "maice," which translates to "pearl" or "gemstone," hinting at a possible connection to beauty and rarity.
Maicee is not a name commonly found in historical records or religious texts, which adds to its enigmatic appeal. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history. One of the earliest documented instances was Maicee of Connacht, a minor Irish chieftain who lived in the 9th century and was renowned for his bravery in battles against Viking invaders.
In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Maicee de Champagne was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of troubadours, who celebrated her beauty and grace in their poetic works. Her influence on the cultural renaissance of that era was significant.
Jumping forward to the 16th century, Maicee Fitzwilliam was an English explorer who accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on his expeditions to the Americas. Her detailed journals and maps provided invaluable insights into the indigenous cultures and landscapes they encountered.
In the realm of literature, Maicee Austen, a distant relative of the renowned novelist Jane Austen, was a celebrated poet and playwright in the early 19th century. Her works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning her acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
More recently, Maicee Curie, a French physicist and chemist born in 1867, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to be awarded the prestigious honor twice, cementing her place as a trailblazer in the scientific community.
While the name Maicee may not be as widely recognized as some others, its unique history and the remarkable individuals who have carried it make it a name worth celebrating. Its enigmatic origins and the diverse accomplishments of those who bore it contribute to its enduring allure.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maicee over time
The chart below shows babies named Maicee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maicee, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maicee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maicee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4996 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Maicee
- 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
Maicee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maicee in the UK right now?
In 2015, Maicee was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Maicee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Maicee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maicee?
A feminine name derived from the English word "maize", meaning "corn".
How many people are called Maicee in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Maicee across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.