Maye

Pronunciation: [ m-AY ]

Maye is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,713 in the US.

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Meaning & Origin

Maye is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AY.

Parents who love the name Maye often also consider Zelphia, Cyrus, Levee .

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Historical Record

Maye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 199 babies have been named Maye in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Maye is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,713 for girl names in the US .

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#9,713
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,713
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Maya #51 Maylee #1021 Maylin #1194 May #1351 Mayra #1587 Mayla #1766 Mayte #1998 Maylani #2126

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maye

Is Maye a boy or girl name?
Maye is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Maye?
Maye is pronounced m-AY.
How popular is the name Maye?
Maye is currently ranked #9713 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Maye a common or rare name?
Maye is an uncommon name, ranked #9713 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Maye?
Maye pairs well with Zelphia, Cyrus, Levee, Allen in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Maye?
Related spellings include Maya, Maylee, Maylin, May.

About the Name Maye

Maye is a girl name .

Maye is currently ranked #9,713 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Maye include Maya, Maylee, Maylin, May, Mayra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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