Mayuri
Meaningoften true lily · Japanese
Mayuri is a Japanese girl name often meaning “true lily”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funMayuri doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationMayuri peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Mayuri you'd meet today is about 32 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Mayuris too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mayuri would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMayuri first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
US births per million girls, 1986–2025
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About the name Mayuri
Mayuri is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often true lily”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Mayuri
What does the name Mayuri mean?
Mayuri means “often true lily” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “lily” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Lily (“lily flower”), Lillian (“lily”), Liliana (“lily”) and Lilly (“lily flower”).
What is the origin of the name Mayuri?
Mayuri is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Mayuri a boy or girl name?
Mayuri is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Mayuri.
How popular is the name Mayuri?
Mayuri ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1993, when it reached #7,498.
What names are similar to Mayuri?
If you like Mayuri, you might also like Lily, Lillian, Liliana and Lilly.
What should I know before naming my baby Mayuri?
Mayuri is a Japanese girl name often meaning “true lily”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.