Lorelei vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Mara Rank #588

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #588 for Mara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Mara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Mara more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Mara mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lorelei and Mara boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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