Coyote, dance, or linen
In Japanese, Mai typically means 'dance' or 'linen' depending on the kanji used. In Vietnamese, it often refers to the 'golden apricot blossom' associated with the Lunar New Year. It also has roots in Arabic meaning 'water' and in some Native American traditions meaning 'coyote'.
About 55 girls were named Mai in 2025.
Japanese pop singer and songwriter
Iconic fighter and kunoichi · Fatal Fury
Skilled duelist and recurring character · Yu-Gi-Oh!
Japanese television personality and singer
Competitive Japanese figure skater
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Mai — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
