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Mara

female

Meaning

"Bitter; Sea"

A concise name with multiple origins, including Hebrew bitter and associations with sea, also appearing in South Asian traditions.

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Popularity History of Mara

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#588Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#588

Mara was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-6

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Mara Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Mara.

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“Birdlike; Life”

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Anne

“Grace; Favor”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Mara

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Mara, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Sanskrit
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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