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Leah vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
3,969
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Leah Rank #53
Mai Rank #3,216

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #3216 for Mai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leah or Mai more popular?

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Leah and Mai mean?

Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Leah and Mai boy or girl names?

Leah is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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