Mara
girl name#587 in 2025Mara entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #538 in 1990, ranks #587 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1892–2025
#587
rank today
#538
peak (1990)
499
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1278 |
| 1910s | #2931 |
| 1920s | #2717 |
| 1930s | #2299 |
| 1940s | #1539 |
| 1950s | #812 |
| 1960s | #731 |
| 1970s | #632 |
| 1980s | #700 |
| 1990s | #596 |
| 2000s | #678 |
| 2010s | #737 |
| 2020s | #590 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mara has been most popular in CA, OH, MN.
Living bearers
About 23,000 people named Mara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mara alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mara in 2025?
- Mara ranks #587 among US girl names in 2025, with 499 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mara most popular?
- Mara peaked in 1990, reaching #538 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mara with classmates?
- Mara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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