Hanan vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanan

Girl #3,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, compassionate"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Jewish Islamic Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,397
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hana, Nan

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

Hanan Rank #3,397
Mai Rank #3,216

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #3397 for Hanan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hanan ___

  • Hanan Rose
  • Hanan Marie
  • Hanan Grace
  • Hanan Elise
  • Hanan Sophia
  • Hanan 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 Hanan

Miriam Tamar Leah Naomi Shira

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanan or Mai more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Hanan at #3397 in the United States.

What do Hanan and Mai mean?

Hanan means "gracious, compassionate" (Hebrew origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Hanan and Mai boy or girl names?

Hanan is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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