Maire
- Pronunciation
- [Maire]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitter
- Origin
- Irish
Maire Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 914 baby girls have been named Maire. The name peaked in 1997 with 26 US births that year (rank #4195). In 2024, ranked #16720 nationally — 12,525 places below its 1997 peak.
Top States for Maire
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Maire births are: Massachusetts (5).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Maire
If you like Maire's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Maire's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Maire
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muire | Bitter | Female | Irish |
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Compare Maire to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Maire against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).