Mara vs Veronica

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

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Veronica

Girl #392 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"true image (vera icon)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian English Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#392
Total SSA Count
804
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ronnie, Vera, Vero

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mara Rank #588
Veronica Rank #392

Veronica is more popular, ranked #392 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

Veronica ___

  • Veronica Rose
  • Veronica Marie
  • Veronica Grace
  • Veronica Ann
  • Veronica Elizabeth
  • Veronica Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Veronica

Victoria Genevieve Sebastian Dominic Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Veronica more popular?

Veronica is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Mara and Veronica mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Veronica means "true image (vera icon)" (Latin origin).

Are Mara and Veronica boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Veronica is primarily a girl name.

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