May Armendariz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Armendariz — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Armendariz 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 Armendariz: Alejandro Armendáriz, an Argentine physician and politician, governor of Buenos Aires province (1983–1987) José de Armendáriz, a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator Lope Díez de Armendáriz, a Spanish nobleman and viceroy of New Spain Luis Díez de Aux y Armendáriz, a Spanish clergyman and Viceroy of Catalonia Montxo Armendáriz, an awarded Spanish screenwriter and film director Pedro Armendáriz, a Mexican actor Pedro Armendáriz Jr., a Mexican actor and son of Pedro Armendáriz Ramon Armendariz, American baseball umpire Saúl Armendáriz, Mexican professional wrestler 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: Armendariz

Spanish

Alejandro Armendáriz, an Argentine physician and politician, governor of Buenos Aires province (1983–1987) José de Armendáriz, a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator Lope Díez de Armendáriz, a Spanish nobleman and viceroy of New Spain Luis Díez de Aux y Armendáriz, a Spanish clergyman and Viceroy of Catalonia Montxo Armendáriz, an awarded Spanish screenwriter and film director Pedro Armendáriz, a Mexican actor Pedro Armendáriz Jr., a Mexican actor and son of Pedro Armendáriz Ramon Armendariz, American baseball umpire Saúl Armendáriz, Mexican professional wrestler

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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 Armendariz

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 Armendariz:

4
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Armendariz?
The surname Armendariz originates from Spanish. Alejandro Armendáriz, an Argentine physician and politician, governor of Buenos Aires province (1983–1987) José de Armendáriz, a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator Lope Díez de Armendáriz, a Spanish nobleman and viceroy of New Spain Luis Díez de Aux y Armendáriz, a Spanish clergyman and Viceroy of Catalonia Montxo Armendáriz, an awarded Spanish screenwriter and film director Pedro Armendáriz, a Mexican actor Pedro Armendáriz Jr., a Mexican actor and son of Pedro Armendáriz Ramon Armendariz, American baseball umpire Saúl Armendáriz, Mexican professional wrestler
What are the origins of the name May Armendariz?
The name May Armendariz combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Armendariz originates from Spanish.
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