Mari
Mari: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษษนi/ ยท /หmษหษนi/
Meaning and origin of Mari
- A female given name from Japanese.
How popular is Mari?
Since 1880, 16,579 girls and 66 boys in the U.S. have been named Mari (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #464 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #6762 in 2023. In 2025, 135 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mari
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Sibling name ideas for Mari
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Mari FAQ
What does the name Mari mean?
A female given name from Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Mari?
Mari is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Mari?
Since 1880, 16,579 girls and 66 boys in the U.S. have been named Mari (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #464 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #6762 in 2023. In 2025, 135 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mari a boy or girl name?
Mari is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,579 girls and 66 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.