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Maura

female

Meaning

"Star of the Sea"

An Irish form related to Mary, with traditional Christian interpretations such as star of the sea, though etymology is complex.

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Popularity History of Maura

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1810Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1810

Maura was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+183

better than 2023

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Maura

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Irish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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