May Ariza

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Ariza — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Ariza 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 Ariza: Amilkar Ariza (born 1943), Colombian painter and sculptor Juan Ariza (1816–1876), Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright Juan Esteban Ariza Mendoza (1928–2006), Dominican lawyer, diplomat, and poet Julio Ariza (born 1957), Spanish entrepreneur Mayerli Buitrago Ariza (born 1986), Colombian shot putter Natalia Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Óscar Ariza (born 1999), Venezuelan diver Patricia Ariza (born 1948), Colombian poet, playwright, and actor René Ariza (1940–1994), Cuban actor, director, and playwright Tatiana Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Trevor Ariza (born 1985), Americ. 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: Ariza

Spanish

Amilkar Ariza (born 1943), Colombian painter and sculptor Juan Ariza (1816–1876), Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright Juan Esteban Ariza Mendoza (1928–2006), Dominican lawyer, diplomat, and poet Julio Ariza (born 1957), Spanish entrepreneur Mayerli Buitrago Ariza (born 1986), Colombian shot putter Natalia Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Óscar Ariza (born 1999), Venezuelan diver Patricia Ariza (born 1948), Colombian poet, playwright, and actor René Ariza (1940–1994), Cuban actor, director, and playwright Tatiana Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Trevor Ariza (born 1985), Americ.

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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 Ariza

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 Ariza:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Ariza?
The surname Ariza originates from Spanish. Amilkar Ariza (born 1943), Colombian painter and sculptor Juan Ariza (1816–1876), Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright Juan Esteban Ariza Mendoza (1928–2006), Dominican lawyer, diplomat, and poet Julio Ariza (born 1957), Spanish entrepreneur Mayerli Buitrago Ariza (born 1986), Colombian shot putter Natalia Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Óscar Ariza (born 1999), Venezuelan diver Patricia Ariza (born 1948), Colombian poet, playwright, and actor René Ariza (1940–1994), Cuban actor, director, and playwright Tatiana Ariza (born 1991), Colombian footballer Trevor Ariza (born 1985), Americ.
What are the origins of the name May Ariza?
The name May Ariza combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Ariza originates from Spanish.
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