Bitter, rebellious, or star of the sea
Marai is a rare variant of the Hebrew name Mara or Mary. It is often interpreted as meaning 'bitter' in the context of the biblical figure Naomi, but it can also be associated with 'rebellion' or the Latin-derived 'star of the sea'.
About 9 girls were named Marai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
