Ebony-mai

dark wood — from Ebony
Modern coinage origin · Girl name
3% boys97% girls
#1939US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile

What does Ebony-mai mean and where does it come from?

Ebony-mai combines 'Ebony', referring to dark wood, with 'mai', a common suffix in names.

Cultural significance
The name reflects a trend of using nature-inspired names in modern contexts, particularly in English-speaking cultures.
Peak popularity
Reached #1939 in 2015 — currently #1939 in the US.
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How else can you spell Ebony-mai?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

What middle names flow best with Ebony-mai?

Ebony-mai works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Ebony-mai Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Ebony-mai Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Ebony-mai Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Ebony-mai Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Ebony-mai Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Ebony-mai Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
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How popular is Ebony-mai right now?

Holding steady — currently #1939 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1939 · Top 1.4%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#193910stable
2022#193910stable
2021#193910stable
2020#193910stable
2019#193910
💎Ebony-mai is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Ebony-mai?

Common
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Common questions about the name Ebony-mai

What does the name Ebony-mai mean?
Ebony-mai means "dark wood — from Ebony" — a name rooted in Modern coinage tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Ebony-mai?
Ebony-mai is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Ebony-mai?
Ebony-mai originates from Modern coinage tradition. Modern coinage names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Ebony-mai?
Ebony-mai pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar International heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Ebony-mai more of a girl or boy name?
Ebony-mai is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.