Mai vs Moon

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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Moon

Girl #3,340 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the moon, Earth's natural satellite"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Korean Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,340
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mai Rank #3,216
Moon Rank #3,340

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #3340 for Moon.

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

Moon ___

  • Moon River
  • Moon Sage
  • Moon Willow
  • Moon Azure
  • Moon Celeste
  • Moon June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

If you choose Moon

Sun Star River Soleil Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Moon more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Moon at #3340 in the United States.

What do Mai and Moon mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Moon means "the moon, Earth's natural satellite" (Old English origin).

Are Mai and Moon boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Moon is primarily a girl name.

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