Eileen vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Girl #588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bitter"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Irish Slavic Spanish English

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Mara Rank #588

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Mara more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Mara mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eileen and Mara boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.