Meaning
maiden, young woman
Origin
Mae is a name of Old Irish origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (AE, AF, BE, CH, DZ, EE, EG, FR, GB, KW, LU, MY, PH, SA, SG, TN, US).
Style
- feminine
- elegant
- traditional
- classic
- literary
- celtic
Famous people named Mae
- Mae West
- Maëva Orléan
Variations
May, Maia, Maëlys, Maël, Maelle, Maela
Popularity
Mae appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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