Mai Meaning

What does Mai mean?

The name Mai is of Japanese origin.

The meaning of Mai is "dance".

Mai is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 3 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Mai.

Mai is a name with class.

This great little girl name has a natural majesty.

Mai is unique yet compelling due to its delightful and memorable nature.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 3,063 in baby name popularity for girls with 53 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 4,267 in baby name popularity for girls with 34 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Mai has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Mai Name Popularity Page.

The name Mahola is a form of Mai.

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Would you like to fingerspell the name Mai in American Sign Language?

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Be creative with the name Mai.

Just for fun, see the name Mai in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Mai in Nautical Flags page.