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Hiram vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Mai Rank #3,216

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3216 for Mai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Mai more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Mai mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Hiram and Mai boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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