Mari

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-ree /ˈmɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Georgian boys' name; a Basque form linked to the Virgin Mary; and an Estonian short form of Martin ('of Mars'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A layered name across cultures: Mari. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAH-ree'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowGeorgian, Basque

MeaningVariously a Georgian boys' name; a Basque form linked to the Virgin Mary; and an Estonian short form of Martin ('of Mars'); used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11510 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 65

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

Mari is variously a Georgian boys' name; a Basque form linked to the Virgin Mary; and an Estonian short form of Martin ('of Mars'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'MAH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears across several communities. Rare as a boys' name, cross-cultural at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mari is variously a Georgian boys' name, a Basque Marian name, and an Estonian short of Martin — a crisp, cross-cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Mari — Georgian/Basque; unisex; routes layered

Variations

MariiMaryMarin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mari mean?

Mari is variously a Georgian boys' name, a Basque Marian name, and an Estonian short of Martin; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mari?

It's said MAH-ree /ˈmɑ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mari a boy or girl name?

Mari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Mari?

Mari is a very rare boys' name in the U.S.