Maura
How to say it: MOR-uh · /ˈmɔrə/
Irish form linked to Maire (Mary); also a Latin name from 'Maurus' meaning dark or Moorish.
Maura was the 1,287th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 127 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,390 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,287 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 127 |
| Share of births | 1 in 26,105 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,390 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Since its high in the 1960s, Maura has faded to well below that mark. Further easing downward is likely.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft in two syllables, it feels calm and tender. Diana blends in tone, and Mau offers an affectionate short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maura is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Famous people named Maura
- Maura Tierney (born 1965)American actress
- Maura Healey (born 1971)73rd governor of Massachusetts
- Maura Tombelli (born 1952)Italian astronomer
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