Maura Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Maura means 'noble' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Maura
Maura is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word 'maor' which means 'noble'. It is also a variant of the name Maureen. Maura has a rich Irish heritage and is often associated with strong and independent women. The name has a timeless and classic appeal.
Popularity of the Name Maura
The popularity for the name Maura peaked in popularity in the year 1964 with 430 births, which ranked number 848 out of 11,213 unique names for that year. Maura had the most female births in 1964 with 430, which ranked number 468 out of 7,804 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1982 with 5, which ranked number 6,386 out of 7,369 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Maura has declined sharply over the last ten years from 177 births to 117 births, a decline of -33.90%. Among females, Maura has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 177 births to 117 births, a decline of -33.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maura
- 20 Year Trend of Maura: -61.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Maura: -33.90%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Maura: -33.90%
Popularity of Maura by State
Among females, Maura was most popular in Northeastern states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly used in PA, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maura. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1945 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 669 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1568 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maura
- Total Births of Maura: 112 (-4.06%)
- Female Births of Maura: 112 (-4.06%)
Given the downward trend of Maura over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.06% decrease in total births, for a total of 112 births in 2024. For Females, births for Maura have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 112 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.06%.