UK girl's name
Mais
A French feminine name meaning "corn" or "maize".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mais is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mais popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Mais. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mais ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 girls were registered as Mais.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mais as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2014
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Mais mean?
The name Mais has its origins in Ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "maios," meaning "the fresh one" or "the green one." This name was often associated with the month of May, which was considered a time of renewal and growth in the ancient Greek world.
In Greek mythology, Mais was the name given to a minor deity who was the personification of the month of May. She was often depicted as a young, vibrant woman adorned with flowers and greenery, symbolizing the blossoming of nature during springtime.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mais can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Hesiod, who lived around the 8th century BCE. In his epic poem "Works and Days," Hesiod mentions Mais as one of the seasonal deities celebrated by the ancient Greeks.
Over the centuries, the name Mais has been used by various notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous was Mais, the daughter of the Byzantine emperor Tiberius II, who lived in the 6th century CE. She was known for her intelligence and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Byzantine Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Mais was a 12th-century Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of various artists and writers during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Mais was the name of a renowned herbalist and healer from France. She was known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to the field of natural medicine.
During the 18th century, Mais was the name of a celebrated painter from Italy. Her works were highly acclaimed for their vibrant colors and depictions of nature, which reflected the name's association with freshness and growth.
In more recent times, Mais was the name of a renowned archaeologist from Greece who made significant discoveries related to the ancient Greek civilization. She lived from 1920 to 2005 and her work helped shed light on various aspects of Greek history and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mais over time
The chart below shows babies named Mais registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mais, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mais by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mais was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5113 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5192 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mais
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mais: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mais in the UK right now?
In 2022, Mais was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mais most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Mais in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mais?
A French feminine name meaning "corn" or "maize".
How many people are called Mais in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Mais across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.