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May: Meaning & Origin

May is a girl name of English origin meaning “Bitter, pearl (variant of Mae)”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 1 syllable, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

may

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

63/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 37% of popular names.

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

23%
43
2010
33
Current
#35
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • May Rose
  • May Grace
  • May Marie
  • May Jane

Variants & Alternate Spellings of May