Mai celebrates its name day on May 2nd in Estonia. Additionally, the name day for Mai is observed on May 7th in Norway.
Mai is a concise and elegant name whose limited usage in the USA reflects its origins primarily stemming from Asian immigration, though it is structurally familiar to Western ears. This primarily feminine name boasts diverse roots, meaning both the apricot blossom in Vietnamese and referring to the month of May in Nordic traditions. Historically, its simplicity has allowed it to easily cross linguistic borders. The name exudes a soft, highly sophisticated mood that feels simultaneously classic and refreshingly modern. Its brevity ensures a high degree of transferability and chic appeal globally.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Latvia | 11 | January | Arkadijs, Franciska, Smaida |
USA | 28 | January | Carlotta, Charleen, Charlene, Charlotta, Charlotte, Charmaine, Manfred |
Latvia | 13 | February | Maira, Malda, Melita |
Estonia | 24 | February | Mattias, Madis, Madi, Matis, Mati, Matti, Mats, Mait, Maido, Maidu, Mäido |
France | 28 | February | Romain |
Spain | 25 | March | Abel, Gloria, Encarnación, Rebeca, Anunciación, Maite, Humberto |
Finland | 5 | May | Maini, Melina, Melissa |
Latvia | 10 | May | Maija, Mairita |
Finland | 17 | May | Maila, Rebekka, Maili, Mailis, Maisa |
France | 28 | May | Germain |
Latvia | 1 | June | Astrids, Biruta, Junite, Mairita |
Estonia | 10 | June | Amalie, Maali, Maila, Maile, Maili, Mailis |
Latvia | 11 | June | Ingus, Mairis, Sigrida, Svens, Vidvuds |
France | 15 | June | Germaine |
USA | 15 | June | Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa, Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito |
Greece | 17 | June | Felix, Ismail |
Latvia | 20 | June | Imula, Maira, Rasa, Rasma |
Latvia | 25 | June | Maiga, Milija |
Finland | 2 | July | Maria, Maija, Mari, Meeri, Kukka-Maaria, Maaria, Maiju, Maikki, Marika, Riia |
USA | 23 | July | Roma, Roman, Romaine, Romana, Romelia, Romeo, Romina, Seymour |
Estonia | 1 | August | Maira, Maire, Mairi, Maris |
Finland | 1 | August | Maire |
Estonia | 27 | August | Maimu, Maime, Maimi, Maimo |
Estonia | 2 | September | Maive, Maivi, Taive, Taivi |
Finland | 5 | September | Mainio, Roni |
Latvia | 6 | September | Balva, Magnuss, Maigonis |
USA | 21 | September | Maira, Maura, Maureen, Mayra, Mira, Moira, Moreen, Morena, Myra, Norna |
Latvia | 22 | September | Maigurs, Maris, Marisa, Mariss, Morics |
Latvia | 11 | October | Maira, Monta, Silva, Tince |
Greece | 4 | November | Ermaios |
Estonia | 19 | December | Maarius, Mario, Mairo |