FIRST NAME
Mara
Mara is the 787th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 24,642 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 119 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #787 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
22,384
living · #937
2020 CENSUS
24,642
living · #787
BABIES NAMED MARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1892–2025
2025499
As a female name, Mara peaked in 2021, when 568 babies were named Mara (the #540 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #21,845 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
119
living · #21,845
BABIES NAMED MARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1982–1989
19895
As a male name, Mara peaked in 1983, when 6 babies were named Mara (the #5951 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)