May vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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May Rank #1,351

Mai Rank #3,216

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

Is May or Mai more popular?

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

What do May and Mai mean?

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

Are May and Mai boy or girl names?

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