Major

Pronunciation: [ m-AYJ-er ]

Girl Name #67,503 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Major is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYJ-er.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #67,503
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Maj May Majie

Also a Boy Name

Major is also used as a boy name, ranked #581.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Major

Is Major a boy or girl name?

Major is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #67503. As a boy name, it is ranked #581. Major is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Major?

Major is pronounced m-AYJ-er.

How popular is the name Major?

Major is currently ranked #67503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Major?

Common nicknames for Major include Maj, May, and Majie.

Is Major a common or rare name?

Major is an uncommon name, ranked #67503 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Major

Major is a girl name .

Is Major a boy or girl name? Major is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,503 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #581. Major is more commonly used as a boy name.

Major is currently ranked #67,503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Major include Maj, May, and Majie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.