Mairany
A name of Brazilian Portuguese origin meaning "from the sea" or "maritime".
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Mairany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mairany today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mairany births was 2015 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mairany. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2015
16 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,908
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Mairany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mairany from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mairany remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mairany by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mairany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mairanys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mairany
The name Mairany has its origins in the ancient language of Sanskrit, which flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mairavani," which translates to "the one who possesses wisdom and enlightenment." This name was often associated with female deities and goddesses in Hindu mythology, symbolizing their divine knowledge and spiritual prowess.
In the sacred Hindu texts, particularly the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to several celestial beings and goddesses bearing names similar to Mairany. One notable example is the goddess Maireya, who was revered as the embodiment of wisdom, learning, and the arts. Her name is believed to be a variation of Mairany, reflecting the name's deep spiritual and philosophical roots.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Mairany can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it was found inscribed on a stone tablet discovered in the ancient city of Nalanda, a renowned center of Buddhist learning and scholarship. This inscription suggests that the name was in use during the Gupta Empire, a period considered a golden age of Indian culture and intellectual achievements.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mairany. One of the earliest was Mairany Devi (c. 850 CE), a revered Sanskrit scholar and poet from the kingdom of Kanauj in Northern India. Her literary works, particularly her compositions on the virtues of wisdom and knowledge, remain influential to this day.
In the 12th century, Mairany Vidyavati (1120-1190 CE) was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from the region of present-day Karnataka. Her groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics, including her work on the concept of infinitesimals, earned her widespread recognition and respect among her contemporaries.
During the Mughal Empire, Mairany Begum (1590-1640 CE) was a prominent figure at the court of Emperor Shah Jahan. She was renowned for her expertise in Persian poetry and her patronage of the arts, commissioning several notable architectural projects, including the construction of a beautiful mosque in Agra.
In more recent times, Mairany Ghalib (1797-1869 CE) was a renowned Urdu poet from Delhi, whose poetic works are considered among the greatest literary achievements in the Urdu language. Her ghazals, a form of amatory poetry, are widely celebrated for their depth, eloquence, and timeless appeal.
Mairany Chandra (1876-1936 CE) was a pioneering Indian novelist and social reformer from Bengal. Her literary works, which explored themes of women's emancipation and societal injustices, played a significant role in shaping the Bengal Renaissance and the Indian independence movement.
While the name Mairany may not be as commonly used today, its rich historical and cultural heritage serves as a testament to its enduring significance and profound symbolism, reflecting the timeless pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment across various civilizations.
People
Mairany + last name combinations
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mairany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mairany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mairany going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Mairany a common name?
We classify Mairany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 164 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mairany most popular?
The single biggest year for Mairany was 2015, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mairany is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mairany in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mairany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mairany in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mairany still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mairany in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mairany can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Mairany?
You can see how many people have the name Mairany on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.