The nameMari
Mari is a short form of Mary in Finnish, Welsh and Japanese families.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Mari comes from Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam. In Japanese it can mean "true village" or "jasmine".
Origin
Hebrew, or Japanese.
History
In the United States Mari reached 464th in 1954.
Famous people named Mari
- Mari Hulman George, motor racing executive
Popularity of the name Mari
Mari in the United States
Mari was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 3,176 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Mari. Its rise began around 1936, and it peaked in 1957. Half of all babies named Mari in the United States were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 144 births a year on average, against 109 in the five years before.
Mari in the United Kingdom
Mari was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 334 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Mari. Half of all babies named Mari in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Mari in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mari
Names from the same generation as Mari, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mari mean?
Mari comes from Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam. In Japanese it can mean "true village" or "jasmine".
What is the origin of the name Mari?
Hebrew, or Japanese.
Is Mari a girl's or a boy's name?
Mari is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mari?
In 2024, Mari was the 1508th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 143 births.
What are the variants of the name Mari?
Variants and related names of Mari include Maria and Marie.
What are good sibling names for Mari?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Dina, Anita, Dalia and Micaela for a sister, Mike, Simeon, Reuben and Aron for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mari?
Mari Hulman George, motor racing executive.