Mae vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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Mae Rank #530

Mai Rank #3,216

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #3216 for Mai.

Is Mae or Mai more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mae and Mai mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Mae and Mai boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.