Ather vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ather

Boy #32,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trace, impression, mark left behind"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Arab Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,808
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ath

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ather Rank #32,808
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #32808 for Ather.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ather ___

  • Ather Ali
  • Ather Khan
  • Ather Raza
  • Ather Hussain
  • Ather Mahmood
  • Ather Rashid

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ather

Zara Amir Safia Ibrahim Fatima

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ather or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Ather at #32808 in the United States.

What do Ather and Mae mean?

Ather means "trace, impression, mark left behind" (Arabic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Ather and Mae boy or girl names?

Ather is primarily a boy name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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