Marah vs Zailee

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
Zailee Rank #3,867

Zailee is more popular, ranked #3867 vs #3901 for Marah.

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

Zailee ___

  • Zailee Grace
  • Zailee Marie
  • Zailee Rose
  • Zailee Faith
  • Zailee Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marah

Naomi Ruth Esther Miriam Ezra

If you choose Zailee

Zayden Kailani Braylee Jaylen Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marah or Zailee more popular?

Zailee is more popular, ranked #3867 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Marah and Zailee mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Zailee means "modern invented name" (American English origin).

Are Marah and Zailee boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Zailee is primarily a girl name.

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