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Marah

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningjoy, liveliness · Arabic

Marah is an Arabic girl name meaning “joy, liveliness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationMarah peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Marah you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Marah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 94,340 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMarah first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
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hello, little Marah

US births per million girls, 1964–2025

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About the name Marah

Marah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “joy, liveliness”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

Other spellings of Marah

Girl name: Mara

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Questions about the name Marah

What does the name Marah mean?

Marah means “joy, liveliness” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “joy” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Abigail (“my father is joy”), Joy (“joy”), Beatrice (“she who brings joy”) and Abby (“father's joy”).

What is the origin of the name Marah?

Marah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Marah a boy or girl name?

Marah is a girl name. In 2025, 17 US girls were named Marah.

How popular is the name Marah?

Marah ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1991, when it reached #1,443. Over the last five years it has slipped 879 places.

What names are similar to Marah?

If you like Marah, you might also like Mara, Abigail, Joy, Beatrice and Abby. Mara is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Marah?

Marah is an Arabic girl name meaning “joy, liveliness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.