MAY
The meaning of the unisex name May is BITTER
Details on MAY:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- The month of may
- Popularity for Girl:
- 2,564th in the USA (top 10%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 21,607th in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
168 births
MAY as a GIRL in 2024
6 births
MAY as a BOY in 1996
The meaning(s) of MAY:
The name May is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name May is: Old Arabic name.
The name May is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name May is: Old Arabic name.
The name May is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name May is: Pearl.
The name May is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name May is: Pearl.
The name May is a Persian baby name. In Persian the meaning of the name May is: Child of light. Famous Bearer: Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The name May is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name May is: Kinswomen.
The name May is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name May is: Month name.
The name May is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name May is: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.
The name May is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name May is: Daughter of Atlas; Maia; the month of May.
USA SSA birth(s) for MAY:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name MAY
MAY as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 168 births |
| 2023 | 156 births |
| 2022 | 155 births |
| 2021 | 122 births |
| 2020 | 119 births |
| 2019 | 133 births |
| 2018 | 129 births |
| 2017 | 127 births |
| 2016 | 131 births |
| 2015 | 130 births |
| 2014 | 138 births |
| 2013 | 108 births |
| 2012 | 106 births |
| 2011 | 88 births |
| 2010 | 107 births |
| 2009 | 80 births |
MAY as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 births |
| 1992 | 7 births |
| 1991 | 7 births |
| 1990 | 9 births |
| 1989 | 6 births |
| 1988 | 11 births |
| 1987 | 6 births |
| 1986 | 8 births |
| 1984 | 5 births |
| 1983 | 9 births |
| 1982 | 9 births |
| 1980 | 5 births |
| 1965 | 7 births |
| 1963 | 5 births |
| 1962 | 8 births |
| 1961 | 9 births |
About the name MAY
May, a name that dances lightly on the tongue, carries a rich tapestry of meanings and origins. Derived from the Latin "Maius," it signifies the month of May, a time of blossoming flowers and the gentle embrace of spring, symbolizing renewal and vitality. In this month, the earth awakens, and life flourishes, embodying hope and joy. The name is cherished across various cultures, from English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, where it evokes images of sunny days and blooming gardens, to Scandinavian nations, where it is often associated with the celebration of May Day and the arrival of warmer weather. In addition to its floral connotations, May also has roots in ancient mythology, linked to Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility and growth. With its soft elegance and timeless appeal, May is a name that encapsulates the beauty of nature and the promise of new beginnings, making it a heartfelt choice for a child destined to bring light and warmth into the world.
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