Mario

Pronunciation: [ m-AHR-ee-oh ]

Girl Name #37,951 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mario is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHR-ee-oh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #37,951
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Maria #74 Mariana #242 Mariah #413 Mariam #492 Marie #637 Marina #639 Marilyn #666 Marigold #693

Nicknames

Mar May Marie

Also a Boy Name

Mario is also used as a boy name, ranked #399.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mario

Is Mario a boy or girl name?

Mario is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37951. As a boy name, it is ranked #399. Mario is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Mario?

Mario is pronounced m-AHR-ee-oh.

How popular is the name Mario?

Mario is currently ranked #37951 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mario?

Common nicknames for Mario include Mar, May, and Marie.

Is Mario a common or rare name?

Mario is an uncommon name, ranked #37951 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mario

Mario is a girl name .

Is Mario a boy or girl name? Mario is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,951 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #399. Mario is more commonly used as a boy name.

Mario is currently ranked #37,951 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mario include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mario include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.