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Mayar

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Pronounced MAYAR /ˈmeɪær/Medium

Meaning: Supplier, purveyorMedium

In 30 seconds: Mayar is an Arabic name meaning supplier or purveyor.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningSupplier, purveyor
U.S. rank (2025)#2848 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 942

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520032025

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

Mayar comes from Arabic, where it carries the sense of one who supplies or provides. It is a clear, two-syllable name used in Arabic-speaking communities. The meaning lends it a grounded, capable feel.

Egyptian tennis player Mayar Sherif, the highest-ranked Egyptian woman of the Open Era, is a prominent bearer. Her visibility has helped carry the name beyond the region.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mayar is 'supplier, purveyor', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Mayar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mayar Sherif (1996–present)
    Egyptian professional tennis player, highest-ranked Egyptian in Open Era.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayar mean?

Mayar is usually explained as meaning 'supplier, purveyor' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Mayar?

It's commonly said MAYAR /ˈmeɪær/.

Is Mayar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mayar is used as a girl name.

How popular is Mayar?

In 2024, Mayar ranked #2489 in the U.S. for girls, with 72 births recorded.

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