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Mai

Girl

Origin of the name

Mai has several possible origins: a form of May, an Arabic name, and a Japanese name.

Short-lived name

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In 1990, Mai reached its peak: 254 girls, 1 baby in 15,551. The trend faded fast: today's pace is 79% below the peak. Latest ranking, 2025: No. 2998.
5,677births since 1880
1990sgeneration
No. 792rank at its peak, in 1990

Where babies named Mai are born

1990

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The darker the blue, the more common Mai is in the state, compared with its births. White: no births published that year.

Where it is most popular

Compared with the national average, Mai is most common in Minnesota (8.2 times), Wisconsin (6) and California (4.5), taking into account all births in each state since 1910.

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