UK girl's name
Maizi
A feminine name of Chinese origin meaning "beautiful wheat flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maizi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maizi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2002 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Maizi. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maizi ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Maizi.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maizi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Maizi mean?
The given name Maizi has its roots in the ancient Chinese language, with origins dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). It is a combination of two words, "mai" meaning "wheat" and "zi" meaning "child" or "son." The name is believed to have originated in the Central Plains region of China, where wheat cultivation was prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maizi can be found in the historical text "Book of Han," written during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD - 220 AD). The text mentions a scholar named Maizi, who was renowned for his expertise in the Confucian classics.
During the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD), a prominent Buddhist monk named Maizi gained recognition for his contributions to the spread of Buddhism in China. He is credited with establishing several monasteries and temples, and his teachings influenced many generations of Buddhist practitioners.
In the Song Dynasty (960 AD - 1279 AD), a renowned painter named Maizi flourished. His landscape paintings were highly admired, and some of his works are still preserved in museums today. Maizi was born in 1051 and passed away in 1106.
Another notable figure with the name Maizi was a military strategist during the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD - 1644 AD). Maizi served under the renowned general Qi Jiguang and played a crucial role in defending the empire against Japanese pirates and invaders. He was born in 1532 and died in 1610.
In more recent history, a Chinese scholar named Maizi Ying (1858 - 1918) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of ancient Chinese literature and philosophy. He was a prominent figure during the late Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China.
While the name Maizi has its roots in ancient Chinese culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly among Chinese diaspora communities. However, the historical references and notable figures mentioned above highlight the rich heritage and cultural significance of this name within the Chinese tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maizi over time
The chart below shows babies named Maizi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maizi, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maizi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maizi 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 | #4899 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4273 | 14 | 4 |
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FAQ
Maizi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maizi in the UK right now?
In 2011, Maizi was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maizi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Maizi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maizi?
A feminine name of Chinese origin meaning "beautiful wheat flower".
How many people are called Maizi in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Maizi across the 6 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.