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UK girl's name

Mayari

A feminine name of Filipino origin meaning "beautiful fairy maiden".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mayari is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mayari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Mayari is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mayari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mayari ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 girls were registered as Mayari.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mayari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2024

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Mayari mean?

The name Mayari originates from the Philippines and is derived from the Tagalog language. It is believed to have been inspired by the ancient Philippine deity Mayari, the goddess of the moon and the weaver of the night sky. Tagalog is one of the major languages of the Philippines and has been widely spoken in the region since ancient times.

The Philippine mythology associated with the name Mayari is rich and fascinating. Mayari was revered as a powerful celestial being who controlled the ebb and flow of the tides, as well as the cycles of the moon. She was often depicted as a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, adorned with lunar symbols and holding a weaving shuttle in her hands.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mayari can be found in the Balagtasan, a form of poetic debate that flourished in the Philippines during the 18th and 19th centuries. Poets and storytellers would invoke the name of Mayari in their works, celebrating her beauty and cosmic significance.

Throughout history, the name Mayari has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mayari de la Cruz (1824-1893), a Filipino revolutionary and supporter of the Philippine independence movement against Spanish colonial rule. She played a crucial role in the Cry of Balintawak, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.

Another prominent figure named Mayari was Mayari Villanueva (1890-1964), a renowned Filipino writer and poet. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. Villanueva's poems were widely acclaimed and contributed to the flourishing of Philippine literature in the early 20th century.

In more recent times, Mayari Navarro (born 1956) is a celebrated Filipino actress and television personality. She has starred in numerous popular TV shows and movies, earning critical acclaim for her versatile performances and enduring popularity among Filipino audiences.

Mayari Espinosa (born 1978) is a Filipino-American singer and songwriter who has gained recognition for her unique blend of traditional Philippine music and contemporary styles. Her albums and live performances have helped to introduce and popularize Filipino culture to a wider global audience.

Mayari Gutierrez (born 1992) is a rising star in the world of Filipino fashion design. Her innovative and sustainable clothing lines have been showcased at major international fashion events, earning her praise for her creative vision and commitment to ethical fashion practices.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Mayari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mayari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5891 3 1

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FAQ

Mayari: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mayari in the UK right now?

In 2024, Mayari was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mayari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Mayari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mayari?

A feminine name of Filipino origin meaning "beautiful fairy maiden".

How many people are called Mayari in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mayari across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.