Mary Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Mary is a popular girl name in 3 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Mary is mostly used as a girl name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 2.3 across 3 ranked entries.
Mary is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as beloved; bitter and beloved; wished-for child.
Mary appears across 3 countries, especially in Africa, including Liberia, Kenya, and Uganda.
Common forms and related variants include Maria and Marie.
Pronunciation references include MAIR-ee and MAR-y.
Origins: Hebrew
Origin pages: Hebrew baby names
Common meanings: The quintessential English form of 'Maria,' meaning 'beloved' or 'bitterness.' It has been one of the most iconic names for centuries.
Pronunciation samples: MAIR-ee, MAR-y
Variants and aliases: Maria, Marie
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Popularity by Country
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