Maire
Maire: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Maire
Root meaning: “Mary”
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
Anglicisation of Irish Máire (“Mary”).
How popular is Maire?
Since 1880, 914 girls in the U.S. have been named Maire. Its highest rank for girls was #1842 in 1901. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Maire FAQ
What does the name Maire mean?
Maire traces back to a root meaning "Mary". A female given name from Irish. Anglicisation of Irish Máire (“Mary”).
What is the origin of the name Maire?
Maire is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Maire?
Since 1880, 914 girls in the U.S. have been named Maire. Its highest rank for girls was #1842 in 1901. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Maire a boy or girl name?
Maire is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 914 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.