Mayar
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mayar: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2022.
Though it has several possible origins across different cultures, Mayar is most commonly seen as an Arabic name meaning "moonlight" or "shining", a poetic choice often given to girls. In Persian contexts, it can also mean "friend" or "companion", lending it a warm, sociable feel. The name is perhaps best known internationally through Egyptian tennis player Mayar Sherif, who became the first Egyptian woman to reach the third round of a Grand Slam at the 2020 French Open. There are no major places named after a Mayar, though the root is shared with names like Maya and Maia. In Scotland, Mayar remains a rare but rising choice, reflecting a broader trend of parents embracing names with luminous, cross-cultural appeal.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20223 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y