Mai
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dance; May
Background: The name Mai originates from the Japanese word for 'dance,' reflecting grace and movement. It is also linked to the Latin name 'Maius,' which translates to May, the name of the month associated with spring and renewal.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#2,273
Total births
5,642
Most popular decade
1990s
(4,968 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-171 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1984
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,313
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 9
- Peak rank
- #4,332
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #6,940
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #738
- Peak year
- 1990
- Peak year births
- 254
- Peak rank
- #793
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 49
- Recent rank
- #3,211
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).