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Maryland
Originating from Sanskrit, meaning 'lion', 'tawny', or 'the color of nature', and is most notably an epithet for the Hindu deities Vishnu and Krishna. This name suggests a personality that is spiritually strong, radiantly optimistic, and inherently compassionate.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,299 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 1967 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NC — 67%MD — 8%TX — 8%FL — 8%GA — 8%
Notable People
Hari Kondabolu (Comedian and Creator of The Problem with Apu) · Hari Nef (Actress in Barbie) · Hari Sreenivasan (Anchor of PBS NewsHour Weekend) · Hari Kunzru (Author of Transmission) · Hari Bansha Acharya (Actor in Balidan)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Haru
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