NAME PROFILE
Maura
Maura is a name of Irish and Latin origin meaning 'star of the sea' or 'dark-skinned.' It carries a sense of strength and resilience, evoking images of someone who is both nurturing and tenacious, with a deep connection to nature and the world around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 19,970 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1930 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%CA — 19%MA — 19%PA — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Maura Tierney (Actress, *ER*) · Maura Healey (Politician, Governor of Massachusetts) · Maura Sullivan (Author, *The Last Girl*) · Maura West (Actress, *As the World Turns*) · Maura Murphy (Activist, Community Organizer)
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