Mara
Mara is making a comeback — from #2085 in 2014 to #760 in 2017.
Note: Mara hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 1325 positions. Registrations grew from 1 to 2 (+100%).
Peak popularity: 2016 (3 registrations, ranked #476).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Mara was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)
In 2017: 2 babies named Mara across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Mara?
- Between 2014 and 2017, Mara was registered for 7 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Mara a popular name in Australia?
- Mara has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #760 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.