Mayree as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mayree

What is the meaning of the name Mayree ?

The baby name Mayree is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-ree (IPA: /ˈmeɪri/).

Mayree is English in Origin.

Mayree is a modern American variant that blends May and Marie or represents a phonetic respelling of Mary/Marie. Its lineage reaches back to Hebrew Miryam via Greek Mariam/Maria and French Marie. Meanings attached to this root include "beloved," "wished‑for child," and the medieval "drop of the sea" (later "star of the sea"), alongside the older "bitterness" interpretation. Common pronunciation is MAY‑ree.

Rare but documented in U.S. records from the late 19th to mid‑20th century, Mayree reflects Southern preferences for blended and double names and creative, speech‑based spellings. It offers a homespun, vintage twist while preserving the spiritual and cultural weight of Mary. Related forms include Mary, Marie, Maria, Maree (Australasia), Mairi (Scottish Gaelic), Máire and Moira (Irish/Anglicized). Close creative spellings include Mayrie and Marree; diminutives May and Ree are natural.

⚙ Mayree is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 41 recorded uses across 12 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.