Mai vs Nura

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

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Nura

Girl #3,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Turkish North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,193
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nur

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mai Rank #3,216
Nura Rank #3,193

Nura is more popular, ranked #3193 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

Nura ___

  • Nura Fatima
  • Nura Amina
  • Nura Rose
  • Nura Sophia
  • Nura Marie
  • Nura Zainab

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

If you choose Nura

Layla Zara Omar Amir Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Nura more popular?

Nura is more popular, ranked #3193 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Nura mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Nura means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Mai and Nura boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Nura is primarily a girl name.

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