May Pauley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Pauley — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Pauley 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 Pauley: Pauley, Kentucky, an unincorporated community in the United States People with the surname Aaron Pauley (born 1988), American musician Art Pauley (1905–1984), American historian and author Cecil De Pauley (1893–1968), Church of Ireland bishop and author David Pauley (born 1983), American baseball player Edwin W. 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: Pauley

English

Pauley, Kentucky, an unincorporated community in the United States People with the surname Aaron Pauley (born 1988), American musician Art Pauley (1905–1984), American historian and author Cecil De Pauley (1893–1968), Church of Ireland bishop and author David Pauley (born 1983), American baseball player Edwin W.

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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 Pauley

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 Pauley:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Pauley?
The surname Pauley originates from English. Pauley, Kentucky, an unincorporated community in the United States People with the surname Aaron Pauley (born 1988), American musician Art Pauley (1905–1984), American historian and author Cecil De Pauley (1893–1968), Church of Ireland bishop and author David Pauley (born 1983), American baseball player Edwin W.
What are the origins of the name May Pauley?
The name May Pauley combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Pauley originates from English.
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