Maysa is an attractive and unique given name of Arabic origin, which means "beautiful" or "graceful". It is often used as a female name but can also be used for males. The name Maysa gained popularity in the West following the release of the song "Maysa" by Argentine singer Shakira in 2005. However, it has been in use among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries. One famous bearer of this name is Egyptian jazz singer Maysa Daw.
The name Maysa experienced varying popularity over the years, with a notable spike in usage around the late 1990s to early 2000s, peaking at 37 births in 2002 and 39 in 2003. However, it has since declined, with 28 births recorded in 2023, representing a significant decrease from its peak popularity nearly two decades ago. Overall, there were a total of 894 babies named Maysa between 1979 and 2023.