My

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Pronounced MEE /ˈmiː/Medium

Meaning: In Vietnamese, My (My) means 'beautiful; pretty.' In Swedish, My is a short form of Maria (or from the storybook character Little My). Pronounced roughly 'mee'; routes vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat name across cultures: My means 'beautiful' in Vietnamese (said 'MEE'). Tiny and meaningful.

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Origin MediumVietnamese, Swedish

MeaningIn Vietnamese, My (My) means 'beautiful; pretty.' In Swedish, My is a short form of Maria (or from the storybook character Little My). Pronounced roughly 'mee'; routes vary, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#12775 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

My is Vietnamese for 'beautiful; pretty,' and also a Swedish short form of Maria (and the name of Little My in the Moomin stories). Said roughly 'mee,' its route varies, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'MEE').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Vietnamese and Scandinavian families. Rare, tiny, and meaningful.

Did you know? My is 'beautiful; pretty' in Vietnamese, and a Swedish short form of Maria — a single-syllable name said roughly 'mee,' whose route varies by family, which we note (said 'MEE').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — My — Vietnamese 'beautiful'; Swedish Maria form; routes vary

Variations

MiMaiMya

Nicknames

MimiMya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name My mean?

My means 'beautiful; pretty' in Vietnamese and is a Swedish short form of Maria; routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce My?

It's said MEE /ˈmiː/ — one syllable.

Is My a boy or girl name?

My is used as a girl's name.

How popular is My?

My is a rare name in the U.S.