Mairead

Pronunciation: [ m-AYR-eh ]

Girl Name #6,371 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mairead is a girl name, recorded for 19 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYR-eh.

Parents who love the name Mairead often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,371
Total SSA Count: 19

Alternative Spellings

Maira #2752

Nicknames

Mai May Maiie Mairie

Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mairead

Is Mairead a boy or girl name?

Mairead is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mairead?

Mairead is pronounced m-AYR-eh.

How popular is the name Mairead?

Mairead is currently ranked #6371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mairead?

Common nicknames for Mairead include Mai, May, Maiie, and Mairie.

Is Mairead a common or rare name?

Mairead is an uncommon name, ranked #6371 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mairead

Mairead is a girl name .

Mairead is currently ranked #6,371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mairead include Mai, May, Maiie, and Mairie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mairead include Maira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.