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Mayari

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Pronounced mah-YAH-ree /mɑˈjɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Tagalog mythology — 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 — Mayari, the one-eyed goddess of the moon, beauty, and war

U.S. rank (2024)#4721 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 227

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

Mayari comes from Tagalog mythology — 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 — radiant, beautiful, and a fierce warrior who lost an eye battling her brother the sun; luminous and mythic.

Overall data confidence 78%

References — Mayari (Tagalog myth) — 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 /mɑˈjɑ.ri/ — 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.