Charlotte vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Mai Rank #3,216

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mai more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mai mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Charlotte and Mai boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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