Meaning and history
Màiri is the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose original meaning is uncertain. It has long been a traditional name in Gaelic-speaking Scotland. Poet Màiri Mhòr nan Òran and singer Màiri MacInnes are notable bearers.
20062006: 5 births, rank #17,168
2007: 9 births, rank #11,630
2008: 7 births, rank #13,832
2009: 9 births, rank #11,459
2010: 8 births, rank #12,276
20112011: 11 births, rank #9,723
2012: 6 births, rank #14,962
2013: 7 births, rank #13,150
2014: 6 births, rank #14,558
2015: 5 births, rank #16,419
20162016: 7 births, rank #12,876
2017: 8 births, rank #11,615
2018: 9 births, rank #10,545
2019: 10 births, rank #9,736
2020: 8 births, rank #11,090
20212021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
2023: no US SSA record for this spelling
2024: 6 births, rank #13,477
20252025: 5 births, rank #14,942
In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Màiri, ranking #14,942 among girls.