The nameMayar

Mayar is an Arabic girl's name, rising in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated. It is often translated as "moonlight".

Origin

Arabic.

History

First given in France in the early 2000s, Mayar grew in the 2010s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today, especially in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Île-de-France.

Popularity of the name Mayar

Mayar in France

555thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (110 births)
1,330babies named Mayar in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mayar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 710 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Mayar. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Mayar in France were born before 2018, 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 93 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mayar mean?

Its meaning is debated. It is often translated as "moonlight".

What is the origin of the name Mayar?

Arabic.

Is Mayar a girl's or a boy's name?

Mayar is a girl's name.