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Mara is a feminine name used in Biblical and Biblical Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘bitter’ in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is a name that Naomi calls herself after the death of her husband and sons (see Ruth 1:20)." It ranked #589 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘bitter’ in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is a name that Naomi calls herself after the death of her husband and sons (see Ruth 1:20). The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Italian, Spanish and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Mara ranked #589 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #589 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mara mean?
Mara means "bitter", according to Behind the Name.
Is Mara a popular name?
Mara ranked #589 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mara a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mara appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mara (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
