Mahra
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 79 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Mahra currently holds position #9293. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2012 to 2024, Mahra has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Mahra ranks #9293 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Mahra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the filly' — a young female horse prized for speed, grace, and spirit in traditional Arab culture, where fine horses were among the most esteemed possessions. A name that carries the free-spirited elegance of the desert.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Mahra is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2012 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Mahra’s rarity (79 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mahra has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | #12104 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 43 | #13077 | — |
The Story of Mahra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Mahra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Mahra are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Mahra?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Mahra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 43 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Mahra by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #9293 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7880 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14645 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16599 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17196 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13562 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7846 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10632 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16147 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024