Aicha vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aicha

Girl #3,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"living, she who lives"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim West African North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,066
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cha, Aich

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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

Aicha Rank #3,066
Mai Rank #3,216

Aicha is more popular, ranked #3066 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aicha ___

  • Aicha Fatima
  • Aicha Nour
  • Aicha Sara
  • Aicha Mariam
  • Aicha Zainab
  • Aicha Leila

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 Aicha

Fatima Yusuf Omar Mariam Hassan

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aicha or Mai more popular?

Aicha is more popular, ranked #3066 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Aicha and Mai mean?

Aicha means "living, she who lives" (Arabic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Aicha and Mai boy or girl names?

Aicha is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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