Maura
Pronunciation: [ m-AWR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maura first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 5 babies have been named Maura in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maura is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,376 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,376
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Maura
Maura is a boy name .
Is Maura a boy or girl name? Maura is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,376 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,804. Maura is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maura is currently ranked #25,376 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maura include Mau, May, Maie, and Maukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maura include Mauricio, Maurice, Mauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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