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Mays

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Pronounced MICE /ˈmaɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Mays (Mais), 'a proud, swaying walk; a graceful gait,' poetically the elegant sway of a beautiful woman. A soft, one-syllable name; said like 'mice.'Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Arabic name: Mays means 'a proud, swaying walk' (said 'MICE'). Elegant and brief.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Mays (Mais), 'a proud, swaying walk; a graceful gait,' poetically the elegant sway of a beautiful woman. A soft, one-syllable name; said like 'mice.'
U.S. rank (2024)#12946 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mays (Mais) comes from the Arabic for 'a proud, swaying gait; a graceful walk,' a poetic image of elegance. Short and soft, it's used across the Arabic-speaking world; note it is said 'MICE.'

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, elegant, and brief.

Did you know? Mays is Arabic for 'a proud, graceful walk' — poetically the elegant sway of a beauty. A soft one-syllable name, said like 'mice' (MICE).
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Mays — Arabic 'a proud, graceful walk'

Variations

MaisMaesMaiss

Nicknames

MayMaysie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mays mean?

Mays is Arabic for 'a proud, swaying walk; a graceful gait' — poetically the elegant sway of a beauty.

How do you pronounce Mays?

It's said MICE /ˈmaɪs/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'nice.'

Is Mays a boy or girl name?

Mays is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mays?

Mays is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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