Maura

Pronunciation: [ m-AWR-uh ]

Boy Name #25,376 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #25,376
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Mauricio #632 Maurice #932 Mauro #1439

Nicknames

Mau May Mauie

Also a Girl Name

Maura is also used as a girl name, ranked #1804.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maura

Is Maura a boy or girl name?

Maura is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25376. As a girl name, it is ranked #1804. Maura is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Maura?

Maura is pronounced m-AWR-uh.

How popular is the name Maura?

Maura is currently ranked #25376 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maura?

Common nicknames for Maura include Mau, May, and Mauie.

Is Maura a common or rare name?

Maura is an uncommon name, ranked #25376 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maura

Maura is a boy name .

Is Maura a boy or girl name? Maura is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,376 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,804. Maura is more commonly used as a girl name.

Maura is currently ranked #25,376 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maura include Mau, May, and Mauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maura include Mauricio, Maurice, Mauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.