Columba vs Mairi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mairi

Girl #37,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,776
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maisie, Ree

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Columba Rank #37,744
Mairi Rank #37,776

Columba is more popular, ranked #37744 vs #37776 for Mairi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Columba ___

No pairings available yet.

Mairi ___

  • Mairi Rose
  • Mairi Fiona
  • Mairi Grace
  • Mairi Jean
  • Mairi Catriona

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Columba

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If you choose Mairi

Catriona Eilidh Fiona Hamish Alasdair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columba or Mairi more popular?

Columba is more popular, ranked #37744 compared to Mairi at #37776 in the United States.

What do Columba and Mairi mean?

Mairi means "beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Columba and Mairi boy or girl names?

Columba is primarily a girl name. Mairi is primarily a girl name.

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