Maire
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maire first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 716 babies have been named Maire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maire is past its peak , currently ranked #48,990 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,990
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from Maiella, a mountain region in Italy"
#48,991 in US
Old French origin
"fair, smooth"
#48,802 in US
Germanic origin
"free woman (via Charlotte)"
#49,047 in US
English origin
"little bird"
#48,917 in US
Old German origin
"wealthy, prosperous"
#49,052 in US
Hebrew origin
"grace, favor (from Anna)"
#49,159 in US
Greek (via Alethea) origin
"truth"
#48,831 in US
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About the Name Maire
Maire is a girl name .
Maire is currently ranked #48,990 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maire include Mai, May, Maie, and Maikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maire include Maira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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