Mayes
Pronunciation: [ m-AYZ ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mayes first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 5 babies have been named Mayes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mayes is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,177 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,177
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mayes
Mayes is a girl name .
Is Mayes a boy or girl name? Mayes is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #43,177 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,116. Mayes is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mayes is currently ranked #43,177 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mayes include May, Maie, and Maykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mayes include Mayeli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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