Ara vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ara

Girl #3,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brings rain, adorning"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Armenian Arabic Japanese International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,115
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Ara Rank #3,115
Mai Rank #3,216

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ara ___

  • Ara Rose
  • Ara Belle
  • Ara Grace
  • Ara Jade
  • Ara Sky
  • Ara Faye

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 Ara

Ava Aria Mia Kai Luca

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ara or Mai more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Ara and Mai mean?

Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Ara and Mai boy or girl names?

Ara is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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