Maye Girl

Popularity: #939 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY //meɪ//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: the month of May; Latin: youthful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maye is believed to have roots in the Latin word "maius," meaning "greater" or "larger," which is also associated with the month of May, named after the Roman goddess Maia, who was linked to fertility and growth. The transition of the name into English likely occurred through Old French, where variations such as "Mai" were used, before being adopted into Middle English.

This etymological journey reflects a blend of linguistic influences, showcasing the name's connection to nature and seasonal change. Historically, the name Maye has been associated with various cultural and religious contexts.

In medieval Europe, the month of May was celebrated with festivals that honored spring and fertility, further embedding the name within a framework of renewal and life. The name's association with the goddess Maia also connects it to themes of motherhood and nurturing, which have been significant in various cultures throughout history.

The use of Maye as a given name can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, when names derived from months and nature became more prevalent. Culturally, Maye resonates with the symbolism of spring and rebirth, making it a name that embodies hope and vitality.

In literature and folklore, the month of May has often been depicted as a time of love and blossoming relationships, which may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal. While diminutive forms such as May or Mae have emerged, the name Maye itself carries a distinct charm that reflects its historical and cultural significance, encapsulating themes of growth and renewal.

Famous people named Maye

In this section, you will find notable people named Maye. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maye who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maye who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maye Musk is a model and dietitian best known for her work with CoverGirl, her appearances in various fashion magazines, and being the mother of Elon Musk.

Maye Ali is a singer and songwriter best known for her contributions to the music industry and her viral hits.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maye, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayaEllaLilaClaraNinaZoe

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maye. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MabelMiraMinaMiaMayaMaraMaylin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maye was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Maye has ranked as high as #1826 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Maye has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maye is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maye was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maye.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 9 9
2024 11 11
2023 14 14
2022 11 11
2021 5 5
2020 6 6
2019 9 9
2018 7 7
2017 6 6
2016 7 7
2015 10 10
2012 10 10
2010 6 6
2009 8 8
2008 9 9
2006 5 5
2003 7 7
1998 5 5
1995 5 5
1971 5 5
1961 7 7
1960 5 5
1958 6 6
1956 5 5
1954 5 5
1952 10 10
1951 5 5
1950 10 10
1949 11 11
1948 14 14
1947 14 14
1946 13 13
1945 16 16
1944 10 10
1943 18 18
1942 6 6
1941 14 14
1940 12 12
1939 15 15
1938 14 14
1937 29 29
1936 10 10
1935 15 15
1934 25 25
1933 16 16
1932 17 17
1931 19 19
1930 16 16
1929 16 16
1928 30 30
1927 26 26
1926 25 25
1925 31 31
1924 29 29
1923 30 30
1922 42 42
1921 58 58
1920 54 54
1919 50 50
1918 41 41
1917 36 36
1916 55 55
1915 48 48
1914 43 43
1913 42 42
1912 37 37
1911 40 40
1910 32 32
1909 29 29
1908 34 34
1907 30 30
1906 22 22
1905 30 30
1904 38 38
1903 40 40
1902 25 25
1901 20 20
1900 36 36
1899 18 18
1898 30 30
1897 26 26
1896 22 22
1895 30 30
1894 27 27
1893 22 22
1892 23 23
1891 22 22
1890 18 18
1889 18 18
1888 20 20
1887 16 16
1886 19 19
1885 16 16
1884 13 13
1883 11 11
1882 5 5
1881 10 10
1880 9 9

Top States for Maye (1937)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MS 5
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