Mai
mai
US Popularity:5295
Origin:Japanese
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, Latin, Vietnamese, Arabic
Meaning:Dance; Linen robe; Genuine; Love, affection; May; Plum, apricot; Bitterness; Beloved; Wished for a child; Water
Mai is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin, meaning “dance,” “linen robe,” “love,” “affection,” and “genuine.” Whether you’re good at it or not, dancing is a universal way to express joy, making this a lovely meaning for baby’s name. Or perhaps you really are hoping to raise a future dancer! Mai is also a Danish and Estonian name used for the month of May, or derived from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning “beloved,” “bitterness,” and “wished for a child.” Not stopping there, Mai’s Vietnamese usage bears the fruity meaning “plum” or “apricot.” Finally, as an Arabic appellation, Mai means “water” for the little tot who goes with the flow.
Mai Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mai is currently #1967 on The Bump
Boy:Mai is currently #1381 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mai is currently #1096 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mai is currently #5295 in U.S. births
Boy:Mai is currently #18850 in U.S. births
Girl:Mai is currently #5476 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5483
in 2022
- 245
from 2021
Sources
Japanese Names .info, Mai
Name Doctor, Mai
Behind the Name, Mai 1, November 2020\
Behind the Name, Mai 2, April 2021
Behind the Name, Mai 3, April 2022
Behind the Name, Mai 4, April 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Mai
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