The month of May or bitter
Maye is a variant of May, derived from the month name which honors Maia, the Roman goddess of spring and growth. It is also used as a diminutive of Mary, which has roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'.
Less common today
Maye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,645 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Model and dietitian
Miss Venezuela 1980
