May Yanez

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Yanez — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Yanez 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 Yanez: Adrian Yanez (born 1993), American mixed martial artist Agustín Yáñez (1904–1980), Mexican writer and politician Bev Yanez (born 1988), American soccer player and former professional player Cinthya Yáñez, Bolivian businesswoman and politician minister Daniel Yáñez (born 2007), Spanish footballer Desideria Quintanar de Yáñez (1814–1893), first woman to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico Édgar Ulises Fuentes Yáñez (born 1994), Mexican para-athlete specializing in javelin throw Eduardo Yáñez (born 1960) Mexican actor Emmanuel Yáñez (born 1985), Uruguayan road cyclist E. 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: Yanez

Spanish

Adrian Yanez (born 1993), American mixed martial artist Agustín Yáñez (1904–1980), Mexican writer and politician Bev Yanez (born 1988), American soccer player and former professional player Cinthya Yáñez, Bolivian businesswoman and politician minister Daniel Yáñez (born 2007), Spanish footballer Desideria Quintanar de Yáñez (1814–1893), first woman to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico Édgar Ulises Fuentes Yáñez (born 1994), Mexican para-athlete specializing in javelin throw Eduardo Yáñez (born 1960) Mexican actor Emmanuel Yáñez (born 1985), Uruguayan road cyclist E.

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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 Yanez

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 Yanez:

11
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Yanez?
The surname Yanez originates from Spanish. Adrian Yanez (born 1993), American mixed martial artist Agustín Yáñez (1904–1980), Mexican writer and politician Bev Yanez (born 1988), American soccer player and former professional player Cinthya Yáñez, Bolivian businesswoman and politician minister Daniel Yáñez (born 2007), Spanish footballer Desideria Quintanar de Yáñez (1814–1893), first woman to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico Édgar Ulises Fuentes Yáñez (born 1994), Mexican para-athlete specializing in javelin throw Eduardo Yáñez (born 1960) Mexican actor Emmanuel Yáñez (born 1985), Uruguayan road cyclist E.
What are the origins of the name May Yanez?
The name May Yanez combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Yanez originates from Spanish.
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