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May vs Aira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aira

Girl #1,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scottish Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,292
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Aira Rank #1,292

Aira is more popular, ranked #1292 vs #1351 for May.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Aira more popular?

Aira is more popular, ranked #1292 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Aira mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Aira means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin).

Are May and Aira boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Aira is primarily a girl name.

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