The nameMai
Mai is a short girl's name, used in very different ways from country to country.
- Girl's name
- Vietnamese
Meaning
In Vietnamese, it refers to the apricot blossom. In Japanese, its meaning depends on the characters used. In the Nordic countries, it is a form of Mary.
Origin
Vietnamese, Japanese or Scandinavian, depending on the family.
History
Found in France since the mid 1950s, Mai has been given mostly since the 2000s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Mai
Mai in France
Mai was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 370 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Mai. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Mai in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Variants and related names
Mai in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mai mean?
In Vietnamese, it refers to the apricot blossom. In Japanese, its meaning depends on the characters used. In the Nordic countries, it is a form of Mary.
What is the origin of the name Mai?
Vietnamese, Japanese or Scandinavian, depending on the family.
Is Mai a girl's or a boy's name?
Mai is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Mai?
Variants and related names of Mai include Marie and Mary.