May Carlisle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Carlisle — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Carlisle 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 Carlisle: Alexandra Carlisle (1886–1936), English actress Anthony Carlisle (1768–1840), surgeon and discover of electrolysis Belinda Carlisle (born 1958), American singer, of the Go-Go's Bob Carlisle (born 1956), American Christian singer Clarke Carlisle (born 1979), English footballer Cliff Carlisle (1903–1983), American singer Cooper Carlisle (born 1977), American Football player with the Oakland Raiders Elsie Carlisle (1896–1977), English singer, popular in the 1920s and 1930s Geno Carlisle (born 1976), American basketball player James Carlisle (born 1937), former Governor-General of Antigua and Barb. 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: Carlisle

English

Alexandra Carlisle (1886–1936), English actress Anthony Carlisle (1768–1840), surgeon and discover of electrolysis Belinda Carlisle (born 1958), American singer, of the Go-Go's Bob Carlisle (born 1956), American Christian singer Clarke Carlisle (born 1979), English footballer Cliff Carlisle (1903–1983), American singer Cooper Carlisle (born 1977), American Football player with the Oakland Raiders Elsie Carlisle (1896–1977), English singer, popular in the 1920s and 1930s Geno Carlisle (born 1976), American basketball player James Carlisle (born 1937), former Governor-General of Antigua and Barb.

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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 Carlisle

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 Carlisle:

1
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Carlisle?
The surname Carlisle originates from English. Alexandra Carlisle (1886–1936), English actress Anthony Carlisle (1768–1840), surgeon and discover of electrolysis Belinda Carlisle (born 1958), American singer, of the Go-Go's Bob Carlisle (born 1956), American Christian singer Clarke Carlisle (born 1979), English footballer Cliff Carlisle (1903–1983), American singer Cooper Carlisle (born 1977), American Football player with the Oakland Raiders Elsie Carlisle (1896–1977), English singer, popular in the 1920s and 1930s Geno Carlisle (born 1976), American basketball player James Carlisle (born 1937), former Governor-General of Antigua and Barb.
What are the origins of the name May Carlisle?
The name May Carlisle combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Carlisle originates from English.
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