Mhari
Girl name · 196 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mhari: 196 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 1992.
A variant of the Scottish Gaelic Màiri, itself the Gaelic form of Mary, Mhari ultimately derives from the Hebrew Miryam, a name of uncertain meaning, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'. Famous bearers include Mhari Black, the Scottish National Party politician who became one of the youngest members of the UK Parliament when elected in 2015. No specific places share this name directly, though many Scottish towns and churches bear the name of Mary, such as St Mary's Loch in the Borders. Notably, Mhari is distinct from the more common anglicised spelling Mhairi, and its use in modern Scotland reflects a growing appreciation for traditional Gaelic forms in everyday life.
Girl 30 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199213 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 196since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 34%vs prior 5y