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Sara vs Marah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,901
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Marah Rank #3,901

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #3901 for Marah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Marah more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Sara and Marah mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sara and Marah boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Marah is primarily a girl name.

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