Marah

Girl name

Marah has been given to 2,365 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 2004.

Meaning & origin /ˈmɑːɹə/

Origin: Arabic

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,365

Peak year

2004 (117 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1964

10-year trend

▼ -50%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Marah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sarahgirl

1,101,838 babies since 1880

Mariahgirl

115,279 babies since 1880

Maragirl

24,054 babies since 1892

Farahgirl

6,376 babies since 1960

Tarahgirl

4,737 babies since 1963

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FAQ

How popular is the name Marah?

Marah has been given to 2,365 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Marah peak?

Marah peaked in 2004, when 117 babies were given the name.

Is Marah a girl or boy name?

Marah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marah are girls).

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