US Popularity:6849
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Bitter; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Joyful, cheerful
Marah is a beautiful feminine name of Hebrew origin. A variant of Mara or Mary, Marah holds definitions like "bitter," "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," "wished-for child," and "beloved." In the Hebrew Bible, Naomi changes her name to Mara to reflect her feelings on the death of her husband and sons. While this interpretation of Marah has sorrowful connotations, the name also has some upbeat translations. In Arabic, the word marah means "joyful" or "cheerful," encouraging your Marah to move through life with a positive outlook.

How Popular Is The Name Marah?

U.S. Births

Overall:Marah is currently #6849 in U.S. births
Girl:Marah is currently #3926 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#3926
in 2024
+ 477
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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