Mayim
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mayim
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 1
The name Mayim, used for girls, comes from Hebrew and literally means "water." In the global naming landscape, Mayim is rather rare.
What does the name Mayim mean?
The name Mayim, intended for girls, derives from Hebrew and stands for "water." Although it has Hebrew roots, the name itself is not widely used in Israel.
Where does the name Mayim come from?
Mayim is a feminine first name of Hebrew origin, meaning "water." The Hebrew word form is máyim (מַיִם).
How do you pronounce Mayim?
Mayim is pronounced like 'Ma-i-m.'
Popularity
In Germany, Mayim is among the rare first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2021 with 3,608th place. Over the past ten years, Mayim has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.
Famous people
- Mayim Bialik (Actress - The Big Bang Theory)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mayim
Where does the name Mayim come from?
The name Mayim has Hebrew roots and means 'water.'
What is the meaning of the name Mayim?
Mayim means 'water' in Hebrew and is written in the form máyim (מַיִם).
How popular is the name Mayim?
Although the name is Hebrew, it is not very common in Israel and has low popularity internationally.