Aayat vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aayat

Girl #3,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"verses of the Quran, signs of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,047
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aay, Yat

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Aayat Rank #3,047
Mai Rank #3,216

Aayat is more popular, ranked #3047 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aayat ___

  • Aayat Fatima
  • Aayat Noor
  • Aayat Layla
  • Aayat Sara
  • Aayat Hana

Mai ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aayat

Ayaan Zara Yusuf Amara Ibrahim

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aayat or Mai more popular?

Aayat is more popular, ranked #3047 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Aayat and Mai mean?

Aayat means "verses of the Quran, signs of God" (Arabic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Aayat and Mai boy or girl names?

Aayat is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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