Aira vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aira

Girl #1,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scottish Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,292
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai

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May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aira Rank #1,292
May Rank #1,351

Aira is more popular, ranked #1292 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aira ___

  • Aira Rose
  • Aira Grace
  • Aira Belle
  • Aira Jade
  • Aira Luna
  • Aira Skye

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aira

Aria Lyra Zara Luca Finn

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aira or May more popular?

Aira is more popular, ranked #1292 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Aira and May mean?

Aira means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Aira and May boy or girl names?

Aira is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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