Mai vs Miral

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

Miral

Girl #3,033 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Palestinian Israeli Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,033
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mimi, Mira

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mai Rank #3,216
Miral Rank #3,033

Miral is more popular, ranked #3033 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mai ___

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

Miral ___

  • Miral Rose
  • Miral Jade
  • Miral Sara
  • Miral Noor
  • Miral Layla
  • Miral Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

If you choose Miral

Layla Nour Sana Rayan Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Miral more popular?

Miral is more popular, ranked #3033 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Miral mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Miral means "gazelle, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Mai and Miral boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Miral is primarily a girl name.

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