Mai vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Mai Rank #3,216

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #3216 for Mai.

Is Mai or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and May mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Mai and May boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.