Mai vs Olga

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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Olga

Girl #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, blessed"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Scandinavian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,268
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Olya, Olja

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Popularity Comparison

Mai Rank #3,216
Olga Rank #3,268

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #3268 for Olga.

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

Olga ___

  • Olga Marie
  • Olga Nina
  • Olga Sofia
  • Olga Irene
  • Olga Rose
  • Olga Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

If you choose Olga

Vera Natasha Ivan Boris Anya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Olga more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Olga at #3268 in the United States.

What do Mai and Olga mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Olga means "holy, blessed" (Old Norse origin).

Are Mai and Olga boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Olga is primarily a girl name.

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