Mae

#52 in Nebraska

Meaning of Mae

Mae is a bright little spark lifted straight from the Latin “Maius,” the month dedicated to Maia, the Roman goddess who paints the world with spring flowers; no wonder the name feels like a fistful of fresh petals. Often chosen as a vintage twist on Mary or Margaret, Mae carries the soft rhythm of a lullaby yet the quick wink of Hollywood legends like Mae West and the sky-chasing spirit of astronaut Mae Jemison. In the United States her popularity once drifted like a quiet breeze, but—much like May blossoms after a rain—she’s opening up again, climbing steadily through the ranks over the past decade. Short, sweet, and easy as sunshine, Mae suits parents who want a name that says “hola” to heritage, nods to nature, and grows with a girl from cradle to cap-and-gown.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as may (/meɪ/)

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Notable People Named Mae

Mae West was an iconic American entertainer and sex symbol known for her seven-decade career, confident characters, and witty double entendres.
Mae Carol Jemison made history as the first African-American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.
Mae Margaret Whitman is an American actor who began as a child star and gained recognition for roles in Arrested Development, Parenthood, and Good Girls, earning award nominations.
Holly Mae Muller is an English singer who gained fame in 2021 and represented the UK in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mae Mercer was an American blues singer and actress born in the Temperance Hall community of Edgecombe County.
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