Mai Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMY / /maɪ/

Japanese; Vietnamese

Meaning

Japanese: true; Vietnamese: plum

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, the name Mai is often associated with beauty and grace. It is commonly used for girls but can also be given to boys. In Vietnam, Mai is a popular name that signifies the plum blossom, which is a symbol of resilience and renewal. The name reflects cultural values of nature and aesthetics in both cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Mai has seen varied popularity, with occasional usage in the United States.

Similar Names

MiloMaceMaceoMarekMason

Variants

  • Mai

International Variants

  • Mai (Vietnamese)
  • Mai (Japanese)

Famous people named Mai

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Fictional characters named Mai

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Sibling Suggestions

KaiRayTaiZaiJaiSai

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mai was first seen in the United States in 1984. Mai has ranked as high as #1135 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Mai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mai (1985)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19845
19859
19896