Mara
5 countries#587 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
24,054 births recorded 1892–2025 · currently #587 · peaked in 2021 with 568 births
Most common in: California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,237 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #143 · peaked in 2021 with 123 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
965 births recorded 1953–2022 · currently #793 · peaked in 2022 with 60 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
873 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #449 · peaked in 2019 with 97 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
339 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #113 · peaked in 2024 with 42 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
25 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #290 · peaked in 2025 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #682 | — |
| 2007 | #749 | ↓67 |
| 2008 | #811 | ↓62 |
| 2009 | #753 | ↑58 |
| 2010 | #865 | ↓112 |
| 2011 | #846 | ↑19 |
| 2012 | #797 | ↑49 |
| 2013 | #742 | ↑55 |
| 2014 | #692 | ↑50 |
| 2015 | #736 | ↓44 |
| 2016 | #684 | ↑52 |
| 2017 | #668 | ↑16 |
| 2018 | #676 | ↓8 |
| 2019 | #663 | ↑13 |
| 2020 | #626 | ↑37 |
| 2021 | #540 | ↑86 |
| 2022 | #620 | ↓80 |
| 2023 | #581 | ↑39 |
| 2024 | #588 | ↓7 |
| 2025 | #587 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Mara
Is Mara a popular name?
Yes — Mara currently ranks #587 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mara more common for boys or girls?
Mara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mara most popular?
Mara peaked in 2021 in United States, with 568 recorded births that year.
Is Mara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1278 in 1892 to #587 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mara?
At least 26,256 babies have been recorded with the name Mara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Mara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mara include Alia, Chaya, Marigold, Meilani.
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