Yvette Mai

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Yvette Mai — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Yvette Mai is a name that combines French origins. The first name Yvette is a feminine given name of French origin. Yvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases. Name days Hungary: 13 January, 6 May and 29 June Yvette Alexander (born 1961), U.S. politician Yvette Andréyor (1891–1962), French silent film actress Yvette Baker (born 1968), British orienteer Yvette Barbaza (1914–2009), French geographer Yvette Biro, Hungarian essayist, screenwriter, and professor emerita Yvetta Blanarovičová, Slovak actress and singer Yvette Borup Andrews (1891–1959), American photographer Yvette Brind'Amour (1918–1992), Canadian actor Yvette Cason, U.S. 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. Yvette is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Yvette reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Yvette

French

Yvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases. Name days Hungary: 13 January, 6 May and 29 June Yvette Alexander (born 1961), U.S. politician Yvette Andréyor (1891–1962), French silent film actress Yvette Baker (born 1968), British orienteer Yvette Barbaza (1914–2009), French geographer Yvette Biro, Hungarian essayist, screenwriter, and professor emerita Yvetta Blanarovičová, Slovak actress and singer Yvette Borup Andrews (1891–1959), American photographer Yvette Brind'Amour (1918–1992), Canadian actor Yvette Cason, U.S.

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 Yvette is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Yvette 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 Yvette Mai:

3
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Yvette?
The first name Yvette originates from French. Yvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases. Name days Hungary: 13 January, 6 May and 29 June Yvette Alexander (born 1961), U.S. politician Yvette Andréyor (1891–1962), French silent film actress Yvette Baker (born 1968), British orienteer Yvette Barbaza (1914–2009), French geographer Yvette Biro, Hungarian essayist, screenwriter, and professor emerita Yvetta Blanarovičová, Slovak actress and singer Yvette Borup Andrews (1891–1959), American photographer Yvette Brind'Amour (1918–1992), Canadian actor Yvette Cason, U.S.
When was Yvette most popular?
The name Yvette 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 Yvette Mai?
The name Yvette Mai combines two different traditions: the first name Yvette has French roots, while the surname Mai originates from Vietnamese.
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