Ray vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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Ray Rank #4,924

Mai Rank #3,216

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

Is Ray or Mai more popular?

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

What do Ray and Mai mean?

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

Are Ray and Mai boy or girl names?

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