Maci
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Maci is a French name meaning “mighty in battle”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Maci
Maci is a name of French origin, primarily derived as a diminutive or variant form of names starting with the prefix "Ma-". It is frequently linked to Matilda, which originates from the Germanic elements maht, meaning strength, and hild, meaning battle. Over centuries of linguistic evolution, various shortened forms emerged within European naming practices to serve as informal identifiers. Its current status as a given name represents this historical process of simplification.
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Gender Usage of the Name Maci
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Maci is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Maci
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Maci is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 4.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 16K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 92K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Maci ranked #1,471 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,296 in 2024 — a drop of 175 places. Maci shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #278 in 2011. Its lowest recorded position was #7,790 in 1988. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -440 places (from #1,031 to #1,471).
Characteristics of the Name Maci
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Maci employs a two-syllablestressed-unstressed pattern ending in a high vowel, which contributes to its light, approachable sound. The name lacks a direct, singular cultural reference, relying instead on its phonetic brevity and contemporary usage patterns. This combination of a high-pitched terminal sound and simple structure results in a Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Maci
Middle names used with MaciMethodology
Maci is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Maci Elizabeth · Maci Marie · Maci Leigh · Maci Claire · Maci BrookeView all 73 girl middle names.
- Total 96 middle names used with Maci
- 9 boy middle names used with Maci
- 13 unisex middle names used with Maci
Middle name suggestions for MaciMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Maci is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Maci Leigh · Maci Lynne · Maci Lynch · Maci Laine · Maci Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Maci
Sound Like Maci Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Maisie · Macy · Macie · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Maci Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Macie · Mayci · Maici · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Maci Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Maci”
Dictionary Meaning of "Maci"Methodology
A female given name
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How to Spell Maci in ASL
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