Mara vs Phoenix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mara

Girl #588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Irish Slavic Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#588
Total SSA Count
514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mara Rank #588
Phoenix Rank #275

Phoenix is more popular, ranked #275 vs #588 for Mara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mara ___

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

Phoenix ___

  • Phoenix James
  • Phoenix Cole
  • Phoenix River
  • Phoenix Sage
  • Phoenix Kai
  • Phoenix Wilder

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Phoenix

Atlas Orion Lyra Aurora Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Phoenix more popular?

Phoenix is more popular, ranked #275 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Mara and Phoenix mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Phoenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek origin).

Are Mara and Phoenix boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Phoenix is primarily a boy name.

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