Marah vs Misty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,901
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Mara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marah Rank #3,901
Misty Rank #4,047

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 vs #4047 for Misty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marah ___

  • Marah Grace
  • Marah Hope
  • Marah Joy
  • Marah Ruth
  • Marah Elise
  • Marah Claire

Misty ___

  • Misty Dawn
  • Misty Lynn
  • Misty Ann
  • Misty Marie
  • Misty Lee
  • Misty Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marah

Naomi Ruth Esther Miriam Ezra

If you choose Misty

Dusty Sandy Brandy Rusty Sunny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marah or Misty more popular?

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 compared to Misty at #4047 in the United States.

What do Marah and Misty mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Misty means "covered in mist, hazy" (Old English origin).

Are Marah and Misty boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Misty is primarily a girl name.

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