Mary is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Beloved or wished-for child; Mary is the mother of Jesus and a pivotal figure in Christianity..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Mare, Mel. As of 2023, Mary ranks #135 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #123 in 2020.
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MAIR-ee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #135 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Mary means “Beloved or wished-for child; Mary is the mother of Jesus and a pivotal figure in Christianity..” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Mary is pronounced MAIR-ee.
Mary is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Mary currently ranks #135 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Mary include Mare, Mel.
Middle names that pair well with Mary include Mary Anne, Mary Clare, Mary Elizabeth.
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