Mari
Mari is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child, bitter, or beloved (Hebrew); ball or truth (Japanese, depending on kanji).
Origin and history
Mari is used both as a pet form of Mary (from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and as an independent Japanese female name with varied meanings depending on the kanji used. In the United States, it offers a simple, international alternative to longer traditional names.
Popularity in the United States
16,579 babies in the United States have been named Mari since 1880. It ranks #1191 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1328.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- NY (8 %)
- MI (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 95 |
| 1920-1930 | 220 |
| 1930-1940 | 327 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,014 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,175 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,990 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,732 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,817 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,759 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,506 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,123 |
| 2020-2029 | 811 |
Famous people named Mari
- Mari Trini: Singer, Songwriter
- Mari Ueda: Artist, Designer
Fun facts
- Mari functions independently in Japanese culture as well as a medieval diminutive of Mary in European traditions.
- Mari has maintained a steady presence in the U.S. birth registry for over a century as a concise choice.