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Mayes

creativity · sociability · optimism

Name Origin

Source: English

Root Word: Maia

Derived From: May

Meaning: Associated with spring ("May" in the middle of the month) or the fields, it derives from the month of ancient celebrations.

Popularity History: As both a surname and a given name, Mayes became common in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom in the mid-20th century.