NAME PROFILE
Fairy
Derived from the Latin word Maurus meaning dark-skinned or Moorish; it describes a person with a soulful, resilient, and deeply grounded personality who carries a sense of mystery and strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,392 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1953 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Latin, Spanish, Italian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 35%KY — 25%MS — 14%SC — 14%TN — 12%
Notable People
Maurita Bryant (Assistant Chief of Police) · Maurita Moore (Prominent Educator) · Maurita Sutedjo (Professional Golfer) · Maurita Beaulieu (Actress in A Chorus Line) · Maurita Rose (Musical Performer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MauriRitaReeta
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