May Albers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Albers — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Albers is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name May is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May". The surname Albers: Heinrich Albers-Schönberg (1865–1921), German gynecologist and radiologist de:Johann Abraham Albers (1772–1821), German physician Johann Christian Albers (1795–1857), German physician and malacologist de:Johann Friedrich Hermann Albers (1805–1867), German physician and pathologist Josef Albers (1888–1976), German artist, mathematician and educator Susanne Albers (born 1965), German computer scientist Anni Albers (1899–1994), German-American textile artist and printmaker Diana Albers, American comic book letterer de:Eef Albers (born 1951), Dutch guitarist Hans Albers (1891–1960), German actor a. May is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name May reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: May

Arabic

May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".

Surname: Albers

English

Heinrich Albers-Schönberg (1865–1921), German gynecologist and radiologist de:Johann Abraham Albers (1772–1821), German physician Johann Christian Albers (1795–1857), German physician and malacologist de:Johann Friedrich Hermann Albers (1805–1867), German physician and pathologist Josef Albers (1888–1976), German artist, mathematician and educator Susanne Albers (born 1965), German computer scientist Anni Albers (1899–1994), German-American textile artist and printmaker Diana Albers, American comic book letterer de:Eef Albers (born 1951), Dutch guitarist Hans Albers (1891–1960), German actor a.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name May is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name May by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named May Albers

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for May Albers:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name May?
The first name May originates from Arabic. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".
When was May most popular?
The name May reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Albers?
The surname Albers originates from English. Heinrich Albers-Schönberg (1865–1921), German gynecologist and radiologist de:Johann Abraham Albers (1772–1821), German physician Johann Christian Albers (1795–1857), German physician and malacologist de:Johann Friedrich Hermann Albers (1805–1867), German physician and pathologist Josef Albers (1888–1976), German artist, mathematician and educator Susanne Albers (born 1965), German computer scientist Anni Albers (1899–1994), German-American textile artist and printmaker Diana Albers, American comic book letterer de:Eef Albers (born 1951), Dutch guitarist Hans Albers (1891–1960), German actor a.
What are the origins of the name May Albers?
The name May Albers combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Albers originates from English.
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