Mai Name Popularity and Statistics
Mai is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mai?
Mai is spelled M-A-I. The name has 3 letters.
Mai Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,998
Recorded Births55
- Girls usage rose 227 places to #2,998 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 55 | #2,998 |
| 2024 | Girls | 49 | #3,225 |
| 2023 | Girls | 51 | #3,181 |
| 2022 | Girls | 55 | #2,995 |
| 2021 | Girls | 58 | #2,892 |
| 2020 | Girls | 48 | #3,221 |
| 2019 | Girls | 50 | #3,172 |
| 2018 | Girls | 53 | #3,050 |
| 2017 | Girls | 34 | #4,220 |
| 2016 | Girls | 49 | #3,280 |
| 2015 | Girls | 46 | #3,429 |
| 2014 | Girls | 55 | #3,041 |
| 2013 | Girls | 55 | #3,005 |
| 2012 | Girls | 55 | #3,040 |
| 2011 | Girls | 61 | #2,838 |
| 2010 | Girls | 58 | #2,938 |
| 2009 | Girls | 76 | #2,485 |
| 2008 | Girls | 79 | #2,419 |
| 2007 | Girls | 69 | #2,647 |
| 2006 | Girls | 75 | #2,459 |
| 2005 | Girls | 84 | #2,180 |
| 2004 | Girls | 74 | #2,326 |
| 2003 | Girls | 81 | #2,144 |
| 2002 | Girls | 63 | #2,497 |
When Was Mai Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Girls
254 recorded births
National rank #793
1989 · Girls
239 recorded births
National rank #795
1991 · Girls
221 recorded births
National rank #888
1994 · Girls
213 recorded births
National rank #901
Where Mai Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,742 | 12 |
| TX | #2,636 | 7 |