Khaliyah 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

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Popularity Comparison

Khaliyah Rank #3,151
Mai Rank #3,216

Khaliyah is more popular, ranked #3151 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khaliyah ___

  • Khaliyah Rose
  • Khaliyah Simone
  • Khaliyah Renee
  • Khaliyah Faith
  • Khaliyah Jade
  • Khaliyah Nicole

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khaliyah or Mai more popular?

Khaliyah is more popular, ranked #3151 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Khaliyah and Mai mean?

Khaliyah means "free, clear, pure, unencumbered" (Arabic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Khaliyah and Mai boy or girl names?

Khaliyah is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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