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Mai vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Mai and Hiram mean?

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

Are Mai and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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