Mayari
A feminine name of Filipino origin meaning "beautiful fairy maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 226 living Americans carry the first name Mayari. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mayari today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayari births was 2023 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayari. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mayari with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
226
~ 1 in 1,516,612 Americans
Peak year
2023
42 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,721
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Mayari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mayari from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 146 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayari 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 Mayari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mayaris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mayari
The name Mayari originates from the Philippines and is derived from the Tagalog language. It is believed to have been inspired by the ancient Philippine deity Mayari, the goddess of the moon and the weaver of the night sky. Tagalog is one of the major languages of the Philippines and has been widely spoken in the region since ancient times.
The Philippine mythology associated with the name Mayari is rich and fascinating. Mayari was revered as a powerful celestial being who controlled the ebb and flow of the tides, as well as the cycles of the moon. She was often depicted as a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, adorned with lunar symbols and holding a weaving shuttle in her hands.
One of the earliest known references to the name Mayari can be found in the Balagtasan, a form of poetic debate that flourished in the Philippines during the 18th and 19th centuries. Poets and storytellers would invoke the name of Mayari in their works, celebrating her beauty and cosmic significance.
Throughout history, the name Mayari has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mayari de la Cruz (1824-1893), a Filipino revolutionary and supporter of the Philippine independence movement against Spanish colonial rule. She played a crucial role in the Cry of Balintawak, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.
Another prominent figure named Mayari was Mayari Villanueva (1890-1964), a renowned Filipino writer and poet. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. Villanueva's poems were widely acclaimed and contributed to the flourishing of Philippine literature in the early 20th century.
In more recent times, Mayari Navarro (born 1956) is a celebrated Filipino actress and television personality. She has starred in numerous popular TV shows and movies, earning critical acclaim for her versatile performances and enduring popularity among Filipino audiences.
Mayari Espinosa (born 1978) is a Filipino-American singer and songwriter who has gained recognition for her unique blend of traditional Philippine music and contemporary styles. Her albums and live performances have helped to introduce and popularize Filipino culture to a wider global audience.
Mayari Gutierrez (born 1992) is a rising star in the world of Filipino fashion design. Her innovative and sustainable clothing lines have been showcased at major international fashion events, earning her praise for her creative vision and commitment to ethical fashion practices.
People
Mayari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mayari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mayari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mayari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 226 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayari 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 1,516,612 US residents.
Is Mayari a common name?
We classify Mayari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 227 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mayari most popular?
The single biggest year for Mayari was 2023, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayari is about 6 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 Mayari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mayari a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mayari 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 Mayari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mayari 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 Mayari 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 are called Mayari?
You can see how many people have the name Mayari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.