Mara vs Rivka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rivka

Girl #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tie, to bind"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
395
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riva, Riv, Rifka

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mara Rank #588
Rivka Rank #709

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #709 for Rivka.

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

Rivka ___

  • Rivka Leah
  • Rivka Sarah
  • Rivka Miriam
  • Rivka Rachel
  • Rivka Esther
  • Rivka Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Rivka

Yitzchak Yaakov Leah Miriam Devorah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Rivka more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Rivka at #709 in the United States.

What do Mara and Rivka mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Rivka means "to tie, to bind" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mara and Rivka boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Rivka is primarily a girl name.

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