Mairi vs Olema

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

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Olema

Girl #37,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"coyote valley (Coast Miwok place name)"

Origin: Coast Miwok

Cultural Roots

Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,723
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Ole, Lee, Ola

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Popularity Comparison

Mairi Rank #37,776
Olema Rank #37,723

Olema is more popular, ranked #37723 vs #37776 for Mairi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mairi ___

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

Olema ___

  • Olema Grace
  • Olema Rose
  • Olema Marie
  • Olema Jean
  • Olema Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mairi

Catriona Eilidh Fiona Hamish Alasdair

If you choose Olema

Orema Alema Ulema Olena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mairi or Olema more popular?

Olema is more popular, ranked #37723 compared to Mairi at #37776 in the United States.

What do Mairi and Olema mean?

Mairi means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Olema means "coyote valley (Coast Miwok place name)" (Coast Miwok origin).

Are Mairi and Olema boy or girl names?

Mairi is primarily a girl name. Olema is primarily a girl name.

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