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Mayara

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Pronounced mah-YAH-rah /mɑːˈjɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: A Brazilian name of Tupi-Guarani origin, read as 'grandmother' or 'wise woman; matriarch.' Popular in Brazil; it also echoes the sound of Mayra. A warm, indigenous-rooted name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Brazilian name: Mayara means 'grandmother; wise woman' in Tupi-Guarani (said 'mah-YAH-rah'). Rooted and graceful.
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Origin LowTupi, Brazilian
MeaningA Brazilian name of Tupi-Guarani origin, read as 'grandmother' or 'wise woman; matriarch.' Popular in Brazil; it also echoes the sound of Mayra. A warm, indigenous-rooted name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12944 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719992024

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

Mayara is a Brazilian name of Tupi-Guarani origin, meaning 'grandmother; wise woman.' Widely loved in Brazil, it reads warm and graceful, honoring elder women; we share it respectfully (said 'mah-YAH-rah').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in Brazilian families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Mayara is a Brazilian name of Tupi-Guarani origin, read as 'grandmother' or 'wise woman.' Popular across Brazil, it honors the matriarch — warm and rooted (said 'mah-YAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mayara — Brazilian/Tupi-Guarani 'grandmother; wise woman'

Variations

MaiaraMayraMaiara

Nicknames

MayaYara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayara mean?

Mayara is a Brazilian name of Tupi-Guarani origin, read as 'grandmother' or 'wise woman.'

How do you pronounce Mayara?

It's said mah-YAH-rah /mɑːˈjɑː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mayara a boy or girl name?

Mayara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mayara?

Mayara is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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