TheNameDBMay
FeminineMeaning
Derived from the month of May, which comes from Maia, the Roman goddess of growth.
Etymology
May as a given name comes from the English month name, which derives from Maia, the Roman goddess of spring and growth. Maia herself may derive from Proto-Indo-European roots related to growth and increase.
About the Name May
May became popular as a given name in the 19th century, often used for children born in that month. The name has a simple, natural quality and has experienced periodic revivals as part of trends toward short, nature-inspired names.