Mari

Mari is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “berry and -á-.” In 2024 it was given to 143 girls in the United States.

Mari at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Japanese
Meaning
“berry and -á-”
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑɹi/

About the name Mari

Mari belongs to the Spanish and Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “berry and -á-” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mari first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #464 in 1954, and in 2024 143 babies received the name — 16,447 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mari in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#464 in 1954
Peak year
1957
Babies named Mari in 2024
143
Total since 1880
16,447

Mari in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#717 in 2006
Babies named Mari in 2025
32
Total since 1996
946

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mari mean?

Mari means “berry and -á-” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mari a boy or girl name?

Mari is a girl name. In 2024, 143 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mari?

Mari comes from the Spanish and Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Mari?

Mari first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #464 in 1954, and 143 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Mari?

Mari is pronounced /ˈmɑɹi/ (IPA).

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