Mari Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mari has its roots in Hebrew, originating from Miriam, which means 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child.' Over time, it evolved through various languages, including Latin and English. It is associated with biblical relevance due to its connection to Miriam, sister of Moses. Today, Mari is viewed positively as a modern and elegant name.
The name Mari is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mari has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mari' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11631st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2213th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1117th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 551st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 741st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 970th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1422nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1770th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mari' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mari"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Mari is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which is believed to mean 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child.'
Meaning
sea of bitterness, wished-for child
Language Evolution
Miriam (Hebrew), Maria (Latin), Mary (English), Mari (Modern variations)
Biblical Background
The name has a strong biblical background, as Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Mari gained popularity in various cultures, particularly within Christian communities, as a variant of Mary during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Maria, Mary, Miriam, Marie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Mari is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Mari Kondo - Japanese organizing consultant and author, Mariella Frostrup - British journalist and broadcaster
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mari"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mari"
"Mari" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11631st of 23106 | 54 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2213th of 9107 | 277 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1117th of 9204 | 804 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 551st of 12526 | 5,457 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 741st of 19264 | 3,196 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 970th of 27321 | 2,896 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1422nd of 35406 | 2,386 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1770th of 30306 | 1,426 |
Regional Popularity of "Mari" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mari" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
59.12% 914th/1546 |
79.76% 1241st/1556 |
86.40% 2033rd/2353 |
55.79% 863rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.05% 402nd/2227 |
24.40% 593rd/2430 |
32.95% 940th/2853 |
16.97% 471st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
20.16% 592nd/2937 |
22.68% 790th/3483 |
30.39% 1069th/3518 |
17.33% 701st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.16% 927th/3685 |
30.23% 1353rd/4475 |
22.93% 1191st/5194 |
12.54% 792nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.38% 1392nd/4582 |
31.97% 1651st/5164 |
23.70% 1733rd/7313 |
17.02% 1270th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.33% 1567th/3984 |
40.90% 1835th/4487 |
37.55% 2562nd/6822 |
22.99% 1443rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mari"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mari" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.