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Mayari

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How to Pronounce Mayari

Pronounced mah-YAH-ree /mΙ‘ΛˆjΙ‘.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Tagalog mythology β€” Mayari, the one-eyed goddess of the moon, beauty, and warMedium

In 30 seconds: Moon goddess bright: Mayari is the Filipino deity of the moon, beauty, and combat. Luminous, mythic, and strong.
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Origin MediumTagalog
MeaningFrom Tagalog mythology β€” Mayari, the one-eyed goddess of the moon, beauty, and war
U.S. rank (2025)#3235 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births49 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 227
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202520092025

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

Mayari comes from Tagalog mythology β€” the one-eyed goddess of the moon, beauty, and war, daughter of the supreme god Bathala. A luminous, strong name across the Philippines, it carries celestial and warrior power.

In the U.S. it appears in Filipino families. Rare, the-moon-goddess at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Mayari is the Tagalog goddess of the moon β€” radiant, beautiful, and a fierce warrior who lost an eye battling her brother the sun; luminous and mythic.
Overall data confidence 78%
References β€” Mayari (Tagalog myth) β€” etymology

Variations

MayarieMayary

Nicknames

Maya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayari mean?

Mayari is the Tagalog goddess of the moon, beauty, and war.

How do you pronounce Mayari?

It's said mah-YAH-ree /mΙ‘ΛˆjΙ‘.ri/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mayari a boy or girl name?

Mayari is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayari?

Mayari is a rare name in the U.S.

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