MallowbyNames

Mairany

my-RAH-nee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern elaboration of Mary or a variant of Mairin.

Peak popularity
2015
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022.

Popularity of Mairany since 1994

Babies named Mairany per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51116200020102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s50
2010s76
2020s33

Meaning & origin

Mairany is a modern feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1994. It reached its peak usage in 2015, though it has never appeared in the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2022, indicating a decline in new registrations. While its exact origin is unclear, Mairany likely developed as a creative elaboration of the classic name Mary, following a pattern of names ending in -any or -ani that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. As a rare name with no top state concentrations, Mairany offers a distinctive option for parents seeking something uncommon.

Mairany appears to be a modern coinage, likely a creative respelling or elaboration of Mary, itself derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. The name first appears in U.S. records in 1994, suggesting a recent invention. Its structure resembles other contemporary feminine names ending in -any or -ani, such as Marany or Mairani.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mai, Ranny

Variants: Mairani, Myrany

Sibling names for Mairany

Names that share Mairany's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mira, Liana, Ariana, Siena, Kiana

Brothers: Miles, Dorian, Julian, Adrian, Evan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mairany mean?
Mairany is of uncertain origin but is often considered a modern elaboration of Mary, which means 'beloved' or 'wished-for child' from Hebrew. The exact meaning is not definitively established.
How popular is the name Mairany?
Mairany has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 2015, though it remains a rare name. As of 2025, its usage is declining.
Is Mairany a boy's or girl's name?
Mairany is almost exclusively used for girls.