Mey was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Maien.
The place is now called Mey and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Méy | German Empire | Metz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Maien | German Empire | Metz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Mey | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Maien | German Empire | Metz | 1940 |
| Mey | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Mey | France | Moselle | 1993 |