Elyse vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyse

Girl #748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#748
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ely, Lys

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elyse Rank #748
Mara Rank #588

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #748 for Elyse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyse ___

  • Elyse Marie
  • Elyse Anne
  • Elyse Claire
  • Elyse Rose
  • Elyse Grace
  • Elyse Nicole

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 Elyse

Elise Lisette Danielle Claire Juliet

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyse or Mara more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Elyse at #748 in the United States.

What do Elyse and Mara mean?

Elyse means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elyse and Mara boy or girl names?

Elyse is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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