Mahara
Mahara is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,088 in the US, popular nicknames include Mah, May, and Mahie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mahara first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Mahara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mahara is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,088 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,088
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Mahara
Mahara is a girl name .
Mahara is currently ranked #40,088 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mahara include Mah, May, Mahie, and Mahaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mahara include Mahalia, Maha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis