Mara

Mara is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 514 girls in the United States.

Mara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mara

Mara belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mara first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #538 in 1990, and in 2024 514 babies received the name — 23,535 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mara in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#538 in 1990
Peak year
2021
Babies named Mara in 2024
514
Total since 1880
23,535

Mara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#369 in 2024
Babies named Mara in 2025
74
Total since 1996
1,215

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mara mean?

The meaning of Mara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mara a boy or girl name?

Mara is a girl name. In 2024, 514 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mara?

Mara comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mara?

Mara first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #538 in 1990, and 514 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].