What origin is the name Mae?

Mae comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mae a popular name?

Mae is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Mae does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Mae?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Mae — for example Jacob, Noah, Michael. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Mae

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mae

Mae

Unisex

hebrew

1 syllable

Mae is a hebrew unisex name meaning "Bitter; variation of may, month name; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth".

With hebrew roots, Mae is a unisex name that means "Bitter; variation of may, month name; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Bitter; variation of may, month name; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mae

Very rare in US records

What does Mae mean?

Mae is a unisex name of hebrew origin meaning "Bitter; variation of may, month name; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth".