Nathaniel Mai

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nathaniel Mai — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nathaniel Mai is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Nathaniel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P. The surname Mai: Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most. Nathaniel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nathaniel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nathaniel

Hebrew

Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P.

Surname: Mai

Vietnamese

Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nathaniel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nathaniel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nathaniel Mai

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 Nathaniel Mai:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Nathaniel?
The first name Nathaniel originates from Hebrew. Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P.
When was Nathaniel most popular?
The name Nathaniel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mai?
The surname Mai originates from Vietnamese. Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most.
What are the origins of the name Nathaniel Mai?
The name Nathaniel Mai combines two different traditions: the first name Nathaniel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Mai originates from Vietnamese.
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