Aalayah vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aalayah

Girl #3,243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high, exalted, sublime"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American African-American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,243
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Layla, Lay, Ali

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Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aalayah Rank #3,243
Mai Rank #3,216

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #3243 for Aalayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aalayah ___

  • Aalayah Rose
  • Aalayah Grace
  • Aalayah Simone
  • Aalayah Jade
  • Aalayah Renee
  • Aalayah Marie

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aalayah

Zara Amara Jaylen Malik Imani

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aalayah or Mai more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Aalayah at #3243 in the United States.

What do Aalayah and Mai mean?

Aalayah means "high, exalted, sublime" (Arabic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Aalayah and Mai boy or girl names?

Aalayah is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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