Arlet vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlet

Girl #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic arn + lette (diminutive)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlet Rank #719
Mara Rank #588

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #719 for Arlet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlet ___

  • Arlet Sofia
  • Arlet Marie
  • Arlet Valentina
  • Arlet Isabella
  • Arlet Camille
  • Arlet Noemi

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlet

Scarlett Violet Emmett Julian Celeste

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlet or Mara more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Arlet at #719 in the United States.

What do Arlet and Mara mean?

Arlet means "eagle power, noble strength" (Germanic arn + lette (diminutive) origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlet and Mara boy or girl names?

Arlet is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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