Girl
Mai
brightness
About Mai
Sometimes the most beautiful things come in the smallest packages, and Mai proves this truth perfectly. This single-syllable gem packs incredible power into just three letters, offering simplicity that feels refreshing in an era of increasingly elaborate names. Mai works beautifully as either a first name or middle name, its brevity making it the perfect complement to longer surnames or more complex sibling names. The name carries an understated elegance, a quiet confidence that doesn't need to shout to be noticed. Parents who choose Mai often appreciate minimalism and the philosophy that less truly can be more. It's easy to spell, impossible to mispronounce, and crosses cultural boundaries with ease. Mai suggests efficiency, grace, and a no-nonsense approach to life, while still maintaining a soft, feminine quality that feels warm and approachable.
Popularity of the Name Mai
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #804 | |||
| 1881 | #792 | |||
| 1983 | #986 | |||
| 1984 | #856 | |||
| 1985 | #917 | |||
| 1986 | #954 | |||
| 1988 | #921 | |||
| 1989 | #796 | |||
| 1990 | #794 | |||
| 1991 | #889 | |||
| 1992 | #957 | #989 | ||
| 1993 | #934 | |||
| 1994 | #902 | |||
| 2002 | #979 | #724 | ||
| 2003 | #987 | #768 | ||
| 2004 | #972 | #452 | ||
| 2007 | #900 | #594 | ||
| 2008 | #884 | #571 | ||
| 2009 | #918 | #519 | ||
| 2001 | #358 | |||
| 2005 | #442 | |||
| 2006 | #881 | |||
| 2010 | #389 | |||
| 2011 | #534 | |||
| 2012 | #538 | |||
| 2013 | #625 | |||
| 2014 | #808 | |||
| 2015 | #515 | |||
| 2016 | #437 | |||
| 2017 | #386 | |||
| 2018 | #328 | |||
| 2019 | #476 | |||
| 2021 | #281 | |||
| 2022 | #594 | |||
| 2023 | #467 | |||
| 2024 | #525 | |||
| 2025 | #648 | |||
| 2000 | #980 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mai
Names Similar to Mai
Nicknames for Mai
- Mae
- May
- Mimi
- Maisie
Famous People Named Mai
| Mai Shiranui | Japanese video game character |
| Mai Kuraki | Japanese singer |
| Mai Aziz | Egyptian actress |
| Mai Zetterling | Swedish actress |
| Mai Tai Sing | American Olympic swimmer |
| Mai Yamane | Japanese singer |
| Mai Meneses | Spanish singer |
| Mai Tuyet Pho | Vietnamese-American chef |
| Mai Kadowaki | Japanese voice actress |
| Mai Britt | Swedish actress |
| Mai Hernandez | Filipino actress |
| Mai Fuchigami | Japanese voice actress |
| Mai Watanabe | Japanese idol |
| Mai Nakahara | Japanese voice actress |
| Mai Lan | Vietnamese-French singer |
| Mai Selim | Egyptian singer |
| Mai Hagiwara | Japanese idol |
| Mai Endo | Japanese actress |
| Mai Khoi | Vietnamese singer |
| Mai Sato | Japanese musician |
Characters Named Mai
| Mai Valentine | Yu-Gi-Oh! anime |
| Mai Tokiha | Mai-HiME anime |
| Mai Taniyama | Ghost Hunt anime |
| Mai Kujaku | Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and anime |
| Mai Sakurajima | Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai anime |
| Mai Kawasumi | Kanon visual novel |
| Mai Minase | My-Hime Destiny manga |
| Mai Mishou | Yes! Precure 5 anime |
| Mai Natsume | BlazBlue video game series |
| Mai Tai Sing | Little House on the Prairie TV series |
| Mai Hazuki | Corpse Party video game series |
| Mai Nomura | Haruchika - Haruta & Chika anime |
| Mai Suzukaze | Myriad Colors Phantom World anime |
| Mai | Dragon Ball series |
| Mai Shiranui | Dead or Alive video game series |
| Mai Tsujino | My-Otome anime |
| Mai Otsuka | Mobile Suit Gundam - Iron-Blooded Orphans anime |
| Mai Kobayashi | The Devil Is a Part-Timer! anime |
| Mai Kashiwagi | Princess Lover! visual novel |