Mara
Pronunciation: [ m-AHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 16 babies have been named Mara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,642 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,642
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mara
Mara is a boy name .
Is Mara a boy or girl name? Mara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,642 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #588. Mara is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mara is currently ranked #30,642 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mara include Mark, Marcus, Martin, Marco, Marshall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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