Della vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Mara Rank #588

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #588 for Mara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Mara more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Della and Mara mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Della and Mara boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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