US Popularity Rank: 2643

Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: The fifth month; To go, move

May as a girl's name is of English, Roman, and Sankskrit origins giving your little one plenty of inspiration. Your little one would be sharing their name with the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, giving your little one a fresh, springtime-inspired aesthetic. For a more mythological touch, the month of May was also named for Maia, the Roman earth goddess. May can also have Sanskrit roots, meaning "to go" or "move." For a name that encourages baby to connect to nature and to keep moving forward towards their goal, May makes for a short, sweet, and meaningful choice.