Maier
Pronunciation: [ m-AY-er ]
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Meaning & Origin
Maier is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AY-er.
Parents who love the name Maier often also consider Abhyuday, Abdikhaliq, Adwaith .
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Maier first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 24 babies have been named Maier in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maier is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,618 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,618
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Maier
Maier is a boy name .
Maier is currently ranked #43,618 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maier include Mai, May, Maie, and Maikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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