Kayomi vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayomi

Girl #3,213 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"generations of beauty"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,213
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Yomi, Kayo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Kayomi Rank #3,213
Mai Rank #3,216

Kayomi is more popular, ranked #3213 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayomi ___

  • Kayomi Rose
  • Kayomi Mae
  • Kayomi Grace
  • Kayomi Lily
  • Kayomi Yuki
  • Kayomi Hana

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 Kayomi

Kenji Hana Ren Sakura Haruto

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayomi or Mai more popular?

Kayomi is more popular, ranked #3213 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Kayomi and Mai mean?

Kayomi means "generations of beauty" (Japanese origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Kayomi and Mai boy or girl names?

Kayomi is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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