Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Month
Pronunciation: may, /meɪ/, M EY
Popularity Rank: #676
May is derived from the name of the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is often associated with spring and growth, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings.
The name May is of Latin origin and means Month. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
May is commonly found in Egypt, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: may
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /meɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name May is recorded 89,108 times globally, ranking it as the 676th most common name worldwide.
May is most prevalent in Egypt, with 16,709 occurrences, making it the 359th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name May is found among 1 in every 40 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #359 | 1 : 137 |
| Hong Kong | #3 | 1 : 40 |
| Malaysia | #58 | 1 : 215 |
| Singapore | #19 | 1 : 118 |
| United States of America | #1,004 | 1 : 406 |
| Tunisia | #241 | 1 : 140 |
| Mexico | #548 | 1 : 261 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,003 | 1 : 879 |
| Israel | #190 | 1 : 112 |
| United Kingdom | #719 | 1 : 283 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name May from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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