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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

Mara

GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Mara as a girl's name

About Mara

The name Mara peaked for boys at #5951 in 1983. Mara is also used for girls, ranking #589 in 2025.

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