Bitter; beloved; drop of the sea
Maire is the traditional Irish form of Mary. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Hebrew 'Miryam,' meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' It has long been a sacred name in Ireland, historically reserved for the Virgin Mary until the 17th century.
Less common today
Maire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,133 in 1997.
Former Irish politician and European Commissioner
Irish environmentalist and educational activist
A character in the play 'Translations' by Brian Friel · Translations
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
