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Macaria

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Pronounced muh-KAR-ee-uh /məˈkɑːr.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek makaria ('blessed; happy'). In myth, Macaria was a daughter of Heracles honored for her self-sacrifice, and the name also attached to a goddess of blessed death — we note this honestly. At root the word means 'blessed.'Medium

In 30 seconds: A Greek name meaning 'blessed': Macaria carries a bright, honored sense (said 'muh-KAR-ee-uh'). Classical and lyrical.

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MeaningFrom the Greek makaria ('blessed; happy'). In myth, Macaria was a daughter of Heracles honored for her self-sacrifice, and the name also attached to a goddess of blessed death — we note this honestly. At root the word means 'blessed.'

U.S. rank (2022)#14621 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Macaria comes from the Greek makaria, 'blessed; happy.' It carries mythological weight — Heracles' daughter, and a figure of blessed death — which we note honestly, over a warm, luminous root meaning. Rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-KAR-ee-uh').

It appears rarely, with a classical Greek air. Rare, classical, and lyrical.

Did you know? Macaria is Greek for 'blessed; happy' — in myth a daughter of Heracles remembered for her sacrifice, and a name also tied to a goddess of blessed death, which we note honestly; at heart the word simply means 'blessed' (said 'muh-KAR-ee-uh').

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References — Macaria — Greek 'blessed'; daughter of Heracles / goddess of blessed death

Variations

MakariaMacarenaMakareena

Nicknames

MacRia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macaria mean?

Macaria is Greek for 'blessed; happy'; in myth it belonged to a daughter of Heracles and to a figure of blessed death, which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Macaria?

It's said muh-KAR-ee-uh /məˈkɑːr.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Macaria a boy or girl name?

Macaria is a girl's name.

How popular is Macaria?

Macaria is a rare name in the U.S.