NAME PROFILE
Mai
The name 'Mai' has multiple meanings across different cultures. In Vietnamese, it means 'apricot blossom', symbolizing beauty and renewal. In Japanese, it can mean 'dance' or 'flutter', suggesting grace and elegance. Overall, Mai represents beauty, freshness, and a sense of lively spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,697 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 33%TN — 19%TX — 18%MN — 15%NY — 14%
Notable People
Mai Linh (Vietnamese singer) · Mai Yamane (Japanese singer) · Mai Shiranui (Fictional character from *Fatal Fury*) · Mai Sakurajima (Fictional character from *Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai*) · Mai Kawai (Japanese actress)
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