Marae Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-RAY / /məˈreɪ/Hebrew; Maori
Meaning
Hebrew: bitter; Maori: a place of shelter
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Marae is associated with the biblical figure Mara, who experienced bitterness. In Maori culture, a marae is a communal or sacred place that serves as a venue for gatherings and ceremonies. The name reflects significant cultural meanings in both contexts, emphasizing shelter and community in Maori and personal experience in Hebrew. The name has gained some popularity in various regions, particularly in New Zealand.
Trend Summary
The name Marae has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mara
- Marai
International Variants
- Mara (Spanish)
- Marae (Maori)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marae was first seen in the United States in 1970. Marae has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Marae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marae
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |