Mai
Pronunciation: [ m-EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 20 babies have been named Mai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,849 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,849
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Mai is also used as a girl name, ranked #3216.
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About the Name Mai
Mai is a boy name .
Is Mai a boy or girl name? Mai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,849 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,216. Mai is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mai is currently ranked #20,849 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mai include Maison, Maikel, Maicol . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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