gender neutral
Mari
star of the sea
About Mari
Simple. Sweet. Unforgettable. Mari captures everything beautiful about minimalist naming in just four letters. This name doesn't shout for attention—it earns it through pure charm and understated grace. There's something refreshingly honest about Mari, a name that doesn't try too hard yet leaves a lasting impression. It works seamlessly across cultures, fitting naturally into countless linguistic landscapes while maintaining its distinct character. The brevity of Mari makes it incredibly practical: easy for a young child to learn, simple to spell, impossible to mispronounce. Yet despite its simplicity, the name carries depth and warmth that resonates emotionally. Mari suits every personality type, from the quiet observer to the vivacious leader, adapting effortlessly to whoever your daughter becomes. In a world of elaborate, multi-syllable names, Mari stands out precisely because it doesn't overcomplicate things. It's genuine, approachable, and timeless—qualities that never go out of style.
Popularity of the Name Mari
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | #955 | ||
| 1941 | #953 | ||
| 1942 | #990 | ||
| 1943 | #835 | ||
| 1944 | #789 | ||
| 1945 | #797 | ||
| 1946 | #738 | ||
| 1947 | #745 | ||
| 1948 | #652 | ||
| 1949 | #652 | ||
| 1950 | #551 | ||
| 1951 | #575 | ||
| 1952 | #547 | ||
| 1953 | #486 | ||
| 1954 | #463 | ||
| 1955 | #493 | ||
| 1956 | #492 | ||
| 1957 | #467 | ||
| 1958 | #524 | ||
| 1959 | #526 | ||
| 1960 | #524 | ||
| 1961 | #522 | ||
| 1962 | #524 | ||
| 1963 | #534 | ||
| 1964 | #534 | ||
| 1965 | #546 | ||
| 1966 | #590 | ||
| 1967 | #575 | ||
| 1968 | #628 | ||
| 1969 | #673 | ||
| 1970 | #695 | ||
| 1971 | #724 | ||
| 1972 | #755 | ||
| 1973 | #739 | ||
| 1974 | #774 | ||
| 1975 | #874 | ||
| 1976 | #935 | ||
| 1977 | #996 | ||
| 1979 | #862 | ||
| 1980 | #874 | ||
| 1981 | #804 | ||
| 1982 | #793 | ||
| 1983 | #855 | ||
| 1984 | #876 | ||
| 1985 | #956 | ||
| 1986 | #965 | ||
| 1987 | #981 | ||
| 1988 | #887 | ||
| 1989 | #914 | ||
| 1990 | #935 | ||
| 1995 | #997 | ||
| 1997 | #792 | ||
| 1998 | #887 | ||
| 1999 | #814 | ||
| 2000 | #726 | ||
| 2003 | #778 | ||
| 2005 | #815 | ||
| 2006 | #777 | ||
| 2007 | #778 | ||
| 2008 | #903 | ||
| 2009 | #886 | ||
| 2013 | #996 | ||
| 2021 | #980 | ||
| 2023 | #951 | ||
| 2024 | #978 | ||
| 1994 | #573 | ||
| 2010 | #848 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland
Variations of Name Mari
Names Similar to Mari
Nicknames for Mari
- Mae
- Ree
- Mimi
- Ria
- Ari
Famous People Named Mari
| Mariel Hemingway | American actress and author |
| Mari Carmen Ramírez | Venezuelan art historian |
| Mari Blanchard | American actress |
| Mari Okada | Japanese anime screenwriter |
| Mari Malek | South Sudanese model and DJ |
| Mari Boine | Sami-Norwegian musician |
| Mari Sandoz | American writer and biographer |
| Mari Natsuki | Japanese singer and actress |
| Mari Henmi | Japanese figure skater |
| Mari Hoshino | Japanese voice actress |
| Mari Jungstedt | Swedish author |
| Mari Pau Huguet | Spanish racing cyclist |
| Mari Wilson | British pop singer |
| Mari Fujimoto | Japanese speed skater |
| Mari Winsor | American fitness expert |
| Mari Jasmine | Filipina-Australian television host |
| Mari Bailey | American news anchor |
| Mari White | American country music artist |
| Mari Yaguchi | Japanese singer and actress |
| Mari Koda | Japanese dancer and choreographer |
Characters Named Mari
| Mari McCabe | Vixen from DC Comics |
| Mari Ohara from Love Live! Sunshine!! | |
| Mari Illustrious Makinami from Neon Genesis Evangelion | |
| Mari Collingwood from The Last House on the Left | |
| Mari Gold from The Solar Cycle series by Gene Wolfe | |
| Mari Katsuragi from Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 | |
| Mari Ming Onette from the film Tron | Legacy |
| Mari Seltzer from the manga and anime series Prison School | |
| Mari Lwyd from the webcomic Gunnerkrigg Court | |
| Mari Iyagi from the Korean animated film Mari Iyagi | |
| Mari Wakatake from the anime series Blue Seed | |
| Mari Amachi from the manga series Please Save My Earth | |
| Mari Tao from the anime series Megalo Box | |
| Mari Setogaya from the visual novel and anime series Muv-Luv | |
| Mari Yoshihara from the video game Project Zero 2 | Wii Edition |
| Mari Kurihara from the manga and anime series Prison School | |
| Mari Katsuki from the anime series Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs | |
| Mari Ming Onette from the video game series Shining Force EXA | |
| Mari Akutsu from the anime series Sk8 the Infinity | |
| Mari Handa from the manga and anime series School Rumble |