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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mayar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mayank|Mayara
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Mayar

◈

MY-ar · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2489
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#2489
Popularity score: 21
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2489 in 2024
5yr
+146 ranks
Velocity
+146
Birth frequency
2.0 per 100,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13396 in 2021

Peak: #13396 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #13396 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2489 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Mayar

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2489

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+146 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
Won't be common in class

Mayar is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableModernRareEarthy
Character
radiant lightgraceful beautyinner strengthcompassionate spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Mayar is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2489 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +146 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Mayar at a Glance
Meaning:Great or illustrious. A modern form derived from Irish elements meaning 'great' or 'bright,' reflecting Celtic naming traditions.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#2489 in 2024
5yr change:+146 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #2489 · Boy #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Mayer◈MairMayrMayaMyra
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelStellan◈Beckett◈Roan◈Phoebe
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Mayar illustration
Name Intelligence
Mayar · Overview
Summary

Mayar is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2489 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mayar scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 146 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Mayar carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Mayar is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
mayar.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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