Mara

Pronunciation: [ m-AHR-uh ]

Boy Name #30,642 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mara is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Mara often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,642
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Mark #246 Marcus #256 Martin #308 Marco #387 Marshall #392 Mario #399 Marcelo #445 Marcos #483

Also a Girl Name

Mara is also used as a girl name, ranked #588.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mara

Is Mara a boy or girl name?

Mara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30642. As a girl name, it is ranked #588. Mara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mara?

Mara is pronounced m-AHR-uh.

How popular is the name Mara?

Mara is currently ranked #30642 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Mara a common or rare name?

Mara is an uncommon name, ranked #30642 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.