Meaning and history
Maire has distinct Irish and Estonian use. Irish Máire, with an accent, is the Irish form of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, whose original meaning is uncertain. In Estonia, Maire developed as a local feminine name influenced by Maria and similar forms. The Virgin Mary gives the name family major Christian significance. Notable bearers include Irish singer Máire Ní Bhraonáin, known as Moya Brennan, and New Zealand social historian and activist Maire Leadbeater. Diacritics and cultural context identify the intended form.
20052005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: 8 births, rank #12,420
2007: 11 births, rank #10,129
2008: 10 births, rank #10,807
2009: 12 births, rank #9,379
20102010: 10 births, rank #10,451
2011: 8 births, rank #12,153
2012: 12 births, rank #9,109
2013: 13 births, rank #8,580
2014: 9 births, rank #10,955
20152015: 10 births, rank #10,148
2016: 8 births, rank #11,781
2017: 10 births, rank #9,943
2018: 10 births, rank #9,806
2019: no US SSA record for this spelling
20202020: 9 births, rank #10,250
2021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: 7 births, rank #12,243
2023: 9 births, rank #10,312
20242024: 5 births, rank #15,293
In 2024, 5 babies were recorded with the name Maire, ranking #15,293 among girls.