girl's name
Mairi
MAH-ree (Scottish Gaelic)
- Origin Scottish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,181
Scotland
#462
2024 births
Mairi is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Mairi is a name of Scottish origin.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1981, when 68 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 5,447 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mairi Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 336 |
| 1980s | 464 |
| 1990s | 456 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 46 |
How Popular Is Mairi?
In 2024, Mairi was given to 7 babies in Scotland, ranking #462 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Mairi Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mairi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mairi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mairi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mairi
- Scottish Gaelic MAH-ree
Sibling Names for Mairi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mairi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mairi
How popular is the name Mairi?
In 2024, Mairi was given to 7 babies in Scotland, ranking #462 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Mairi a girl's or a boy's name?
Mairi is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mairi?
Mairi has 2 syllables.
When was Mairi most popular?
Mairi peaked in 1981, when 68 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Mairi a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mairi currently ranks #462 in Scotland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.