Mara vs Solana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Solana

Girl #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sunny place, sunshine"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
409
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol, Sola, Lana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mara Rank #588
Solana Rank #691

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #691 for Solana.

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

Solana ___

  • Solana Maria
  • Solana Grace
  • Solana Isabella
  • Solana Rose
  • Solana Jade
  • Solana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Solana

Paloma Lucia Marco Joaquin Celeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Solana more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Solana at #691 in the United States.

What do Mara and Solana mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Solana means "sunny place, sunshine" (Spanish origin).

Are Mara and Solana boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Solana is primarily a girl name.

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