May vs Zinnia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Zinnia

Girl #1,345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"a bright flowering plant, named after botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn"

Origin: Latin/German

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,345
Total SSA Count
169
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zinni, Zia, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Zinnia Rank #1,345

Zinnia is more popular, ranked #1345 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Zinnia ___

  • Zinnia Rose
  • Zinnia Fern
  • Zinnia Wren
  • Zinnia Blythe
  • Zinnia Pearl
  • Zinnia June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Zinnia

Iris Violet Poppy Hazel Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Zinnia more popular?

Zinnia is more popular, ranked #1345 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Zinnia mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Zinnia means "a bright flowering plant, named after botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn" (Latin/German origin).

Are May and Zinnia boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Zinnia is primarily a girl name.

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