Mama

Pronunciation: [ m-AHM-uh ]

Mama is a girl baby name. Ranked #30,807 in the US.

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Girl Name #30,807 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Mama is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHM-uh.

Parents who love the name Mama often also consider Mycha, Jonbenet, Baile .

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Historical Record

Mama first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.

Over 60 babies have been named Mama in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Mama is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,807 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#30,807
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#30,807
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mama

Is Mama a boy or girl name?
Mama is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Mama?
Mama is pronounced m-AHM-uh.
How popular is the name Mama?
Mama is currently ranked #30807 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Mama a common or rare name?
Mama is an uncommon name, ranked #30807 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Mama?
Mama pairs well with Mycha, Jonbenet, Baile, Dalainee in style and sound.

About the Name Mama

Mama is a girl name .

Mama is currently ranked #30,807 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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