Mai

Q: Is Mai a boy or girl name?

Mai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20849, and as a girl name it ranks #3216.

Q: How popular is the name Mai?

Mai is ranked #20849 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EYE ]

Boy Name #20,849 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mai is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EYE.

Parents who love the name Mai often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Popularity Over Time

#20,849

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,849
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Maison #1273 Maikel #3425 Maicol #4845

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Also a Girl Name

Mai is also used as a girl name, ranked #3216.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mai

Is Mai a boy or girl name?

Mai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20849. As a girl name, it is ranked #3216. Mai is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mai?

Mai is pronounced m-EYE.

How popular is the name Mai?

Mai is currently ranked #20849 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Mai a common or rare name?

Mai is an uncommon name, ranked #20849 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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