Blessed or happy
Derived from the Greek word 'makarios', this name carries the meaning of being blessed or fortunate. In Greek mythology, Macaria was the name of two figures: a daughter of Heracles and a daughter of Hades, the latter associated with a blessed death. It remains a rare choice in the United States, offering a sophisticated alternative to more common names like Maria.
Less common today
Macaria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,930 in 2006.
Daughter of Hades and goddess of blessed death · Greek Mythology
Daughter of Heracles who sacrificed herself for her siblings · The Heracleidae by Euripides
Pioneering Mexican-American educator and community activist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
