What origin is the name Mai?

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

Is Mai a popular name?

Mai 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. Mai 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 Mai?

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

Mai

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mai

Mai

Unisex

hebrew

1 syllable

Mai is a hebrew unisex name meaning "Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl".

With hebrew roots, Mai is a unisex name that means "Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl". 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

Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Mai

Very rare in US records

What does Mai mean?

Mai is a unisex name of hebrew origin meaning "Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl".