girl's name
Mayu
MAH-yoo (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 216
Mayu is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Mayu is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2005, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1990.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mayu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Mayu?
In 2024, Mayu was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Mayu Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mayu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mayu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mayu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mayu
- Japanese MAH-yoo
Sibling Names for Mayu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mayu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mayu
How popular is the name Mayu?
In 2024, Mayu was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mayu a girl's or a boy's name?
Mayu is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mayu?
Mayu has 2 syllables.
When was Mayu most popular?
Mayu peaked in 2005, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.