Mays
ma-ys
US Popularity:11321
Origin:British
Meaning:May; Gift of Yahweh; Nettle tree; Cleared land
An unforgettable gender-neutral name of many origins, Mays is an ideal choice for your new arrival. Without the -s, this moniker is spelled May, the fifth month of the year and perhaps its ultimate inspiration. While May, of course, means "May," it is also an English diminutive of Matthew, a Hebrew title that translates to "gift of Yahweh." Several other languages lend Mays potential definitions, from the Arabic "nettle tree" to the German "cleared land." When little Mays looks upon their field of opportunities, they'll discover it's anything but bare and barren.
Famous People Named Mays
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Willie MaysBaseball Player
How Popular Is The Name Mays?
U.S. Births
Overall:Mays is currently #11321 in U.S. births
Boy:Mays is currently #7538 in U.S. births
Girl:Mays is currently #12946 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#12946
in 2024
+ 3754
from 2023
Sources
Ancestry, Mays Family History
Ancestry, May Family History
Ancestry, Mais Family History
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