Declining since 2018, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Maraki since 2002
Babies named Maraki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Maraki first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, a relatively recent arrival on the American naming scene. By 2018 it reached its peak popularity, though even then it remained a rare choice. Since 2018 its usage has been falling, and in 2025 the name ranked 14,942 with approximately 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receiving it. Maraki's Amharic roots connect it to Ethiopian culture, where it conveys grace and tenderness. While the name has not yet entered top state rankings, its steady if modest presence reflects the growing visibility of Ethiopian heritage in the United States. Parents drawn to melodic, cross-cultural names with a gentle meaning may find Maraki appealing.
Maraki is an Ethiopian name from the Amharic language, often given to girls. Its meaning is commonly interpreted as 'grace' or 'tender.' The name entered U.S. records in 2002, likely brought by Ethiopian diaspora families. It is unrelated to the Greek name Maraki, a diminutive of Maria or Mark.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mara, Raki, Kiki
Variants: Marakie, Maraky
Sibling names for Maraki
Names that share Maraki's style, for a brother or sister.
