Rising since 2004, #2,822 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayar since 2003
Babies named Mayar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mayar's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 530 |
| 2020s | 353 |
Meaning & origin
Mayar is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2003, a time when inventive names with familiar sounds began gaining traction. While its exact meaning is debated, it may be a creative blend of the trendy 'May' prefix (as in Maya) and the popular '-ar' ending (seen in names like Zara), or it could be an Anglicized spelling of an Arabic name. In 2024, the name hit its peak rank and has been on a steady upward trajectory since 2004, particularly in Michigan and New York where its appeal is strongest. With approximately 1 in 26,788 births, Mayar remains uncommon but increasingly recognized, reflecting a broader trend toward distinctive yet accessible names.
Mayar first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, likely as a modern invented name combining the popular 'May-' sound (from names like Maya) with the fashionable '-ar' suffix. Alternatively, it may be an Anglicized spelling of an Arabic name (ميار) meaning 'bold' or 'courageous', though this derivation is not firmly attested in English usage. The name has steadily grown in use, particularly among families in Michigan and New York.
Where Mayar is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mayar” around the world
Where Mayar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Maya, Mimi
Variants: Maya, Maar, Meyar
Sibling names for Mayar
Names that share Mayar's style, for a brother or sister.
