Mara Name Popularity and Statistics
Mara is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mara?
Mara is spelled M-A-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Mara Popularity in 2025
Rank#587
Recorded Births499
- Girls usage rose 1 place to #587 and recorded 16 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mara Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 499 | #587 |
| 2024 | Girls | 515 | #588 |
| 2023 | Girls | 516 | #581 |
| 2022 | Girls | 478 | #620 |
| 2021 | Girls | 568 | #540 |
| 2020 | Girls | 463 | #626 |
| 2019 | Girls | 439 | #663 |
| 2018 | Girls | 432 | #676 |
| 2017 | Girls | 440 | #668 |
| 2016 | Girls | 427 | #684 |
| 2015 | Girls | 383 | #736 |
| 2014 | Girls | 409 | #692 |
| 2013 | Girls | 366 | #742 |
| 2012 | Girls | 336 | #797 |
| 2011 | Girls | 312 | #846 |
| 2010 | Girls | 308 | #865 |
| 2009 | Girls | 377 | #753 |
| 2008 | Girls | 355 | #811 |
| 2007 | Girls | 389 | #749 |
| 2006 | Girls | 415 | #682 |
| 2005 | Girls | 415 | #671 |
| 2004 | Girls | 427 | #639 |
| 2003 | Girls | 417 | #638 |
| 2002 | Girls | 420 | #608 |
When Was Mara Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
568 recorded births
National rank #540
2023 · Girls
516 recorded births
National rank #581
2024 · Girls
515 recorded births
National rank #588
2025 · Girls
499 recorded births
National rank #587
Where Mara Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #139 | 8 |
| HI | #168 | 5 |
| MN | #180 | 30 |
| IA | #258 | 13 |
| MI | #306 | 29 |
| OH | #323 | 34 |
| NV | #328 | 8 |
| IL | #344 | 30 |