US Popularity:24183
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Bitter; Star of the sea
Remind baby to embrace and appreciate the sweetness in their life with this Irish girl's name. Mairi, an alternative spelling of Mary, means "bitter." As a Gaelic name, it's also popular in Scotland. Mairi can mean "star of the sea" from the Latin phrase Stella Maris, which was used to refer to the Virgin Mary in Christianity. Stella Maris was also the original name for the North Star, giving this name an extra dose of magic for any little dreamer.

How Popular Is The Name Mairi?

U.S. Births

Overall:Mairi is currently #24183 in U.S. births
Girl:Mairi is currently #14537 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#14537
in 2024
- 2821
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data

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