Entry № 4214 · Welsh origin

Mari Mari — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ MAH-ree /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Welsh
Meaning
"Beloved; of the sea"
Syllables
2
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Traditional

A name that means "beloved; of the sea".

Mari is the Welsh form of Mary — long beloved, tied to devotion and to the sea. It is warm, classic and rooted.

It reads simple and dear, a name worn for centuries.

Beloved; of the sea — a Welsh name of grace and heritage.

The name in its native script.

Mari
Transliteration
Mari
Pronunciation
/ ˈma.ri /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Mari stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Mari · last year
44 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Maris before her.

Real people

In fiction

Names connected to Mari.

The number behind Mari.

3

The Communicator

Mari carries a clear numerological signature.

Why families chose this name.

"Welsh roots, 2 syllables. Mari."
Mother of one