May
may
US Popularity:2667
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):English
Meaning:The fifth month; To go, move
May as a girl's name is of English, Roman, and Sankskrit origins giving your little one plenty of inspiration. Your little one would be sharing their name with the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, giving your little one a fresh, springtime-inspired aesthetic. For a more mythological touch, the month of May was also named for Maia, the Roman earth goddess. May can also have Sanskrit roots, meaning "to go" or "move." For a name that encourages baby to connect to nature and to keep moving forward towards their goal, May makes for a short, sweet, and meaningful choice.
May Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:May is currently #551 on The Bump
Girl:May is currently #230 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:May is currently #2667 in U.S. births
Girl:May is currently #1008 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2667
in 2022
+ 447
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, May Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: May
Online Etymology Dictionary, May, December 2018
WordSense, May
Britannica, May, month, June 2023
DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary May,
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