Mai vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

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Mai Rank #3,216

Ray Rank #4,924

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Mai or Ray more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Mai and Ray mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Mai and Ray boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Ray is primarily a girl name.