Chana vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Chana Rank #673
Mara Rank #588

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #673 for Chana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chana ___

  • Chana Rivka
  • Chana Leah
  • Chana Miriam
  • Chana Devorah
  • Chana Sarah
  • Chana Rachel

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 Chana

Rivka Miriam Devorah Moshe Yosef

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chana or Mara more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Chana at #673 in the United States.

What do Chana and Mara mean?

Chana means "grace, favor" (Hebrew root chen origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chana and Mara boy or girl names?

Chana is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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