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Mai vs Leah

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Mai Rank #3,216
Leah Rank #53

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Leah more popular?

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

What do Mai and Leah mean?

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

Are Mai and Leah boy or girl names?

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

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