Mai vs Oliver

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

Mai Rank #3,216
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Oliver mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mai and Oliver boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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