Girl
Maura
great, dark
About Maura
Elegant sophistication defines this underutilized gem. Irish and Italian influences blend to create something that sounds both familiar and refreshingly different. The name suggests maturity and grace even in childhood, growing beautifully alongside its bearer. It's the choice of parents who appreciate classic literature, Celtic culture, or simply want something less common than Mary or Marie. There's a vintage quality here that's experiencing renewed interest as families rediscover names their great-grandmothers might have known. The pronunciation is straightforward, yet the name carries an air of mystery. It suggests someone cultured, thoughtful, and confident—someone who doesn't need to shout to be heard.
Popularity of the Name Maura
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | #877 | |
| 1949 | #928 | |
| 1951 | #813 | |
| 1952 | #703 | |
| 1953 | #775 | |
| 1954 | #631 | |
| 1955 | #631 | |
| 1956 | #606 | |
| 1957 | #569 | |
| 1958 | #580 | |
| 1959 | #553 | |
| 1960 | #530 | |
| 1961 | #512 | |
| 1962 | #509 | |
| 1963 | #473 | |
| 1964 | #468 | #165 |
| 1965 | #484 | #159 |
| 1966 | #507 | #168 |
| 1967 | #518 | #174 |
| 1968 | #518 | #140 |
| 1969 | #548 | #189 |
| 1970 | #627 | #165 |
| 1971 | #634 | #152 |
| 1972 | #640 | #136 |
| 1973 | #691 | #171 |
| 1974 | #711 | #197 |
| 1975 | #798 | #172 |
| 1976 | #748 | #183 |
| 1977 | #780 | #164 |
| 1978 | #790 | #163 |
| 1979 | #726 | #192 |
| 1980 | #724 | #157 |
| 1981 | #711 | #161 |
| 1982 | #640 | #155 |
| 1983 | #685 | #170 |
| 1984 | #738 | #184 |
| 1985 | #676 | #157 |
| 1986 | #676 | #200 |
| 1987 | #683 | #281 |
| 1988 | #627 | #229 |
| 1989 | #613 | #207 |
| 1990 | #642 | #274 |
| 1991 | #602 | #195 |
| 1992 | #692 | #194 |
| 1993 | #695 | #312 |
| 1994 | #705 | #320 |
| 1995 | #697 | #236 |
| 1996 | #698 | #329 |
| 1997 | #620 | #316 |
| 1998 | #683 | #369 |
| 1999 | #727 | #342 |
| 2000 | #748 | #367 |
| 2001 | #674 | #574 |
| 2002 | #786 | #431 |
| 2003 | #781 | #614 |
| 2004 | #738 | #455 |
| 2005 | #816 | #505 |
| 2006 | #917 | #534 |
| 2007 | #531 | |
| 2008 | #577 | |
| 2011 | #749 | |
| 2012 | #844 | |
| 2013 | #817 | |
| 2014 | #712 | |
| 2019 | #478 | |
| 2020 | #757 | |
| 2024 | #820 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Maura
Names Similar to Maura
Nicknames for Maura
- Mau
- Mora
- Ria
- Aura
Famous People Named Maura
| Maura Tierney | American actress |
| Maura Murray | American woman whose disappearance remains unsolved |
| Maura Soden | Irish actress and producer |
| Maura West | American actress |
| Maura Vincent | Australian television presenter |
| Maura Monti | Argentine actress |
| Maura Del Rio | Spanish journalist and writer |
| Maura Jorge | Brazilian politician |
| Maura Fay | Australian choreographer and dancer |
| Maura Gallagher | Irish musician |
| Maura Johnston | Nurse Diesel - Musician and member of the band The Allstonians |
| Maura Kennedy | American singer-songwriter |
| Maura Kye-Casella | American artist and writer |
| Maura McHugh | Irish author and playwright |
| Maura Nolan | Irish literary scholar |
| Maura O'Connell | Irish singer and actress |
| Maura Williamson | American track and field athlete |
Characters Named Maura
| Maura Ryan | Main character in Martina Cole's novel "Maura's Game" |
| Maura Pfefferman | Character from the TV series "Transparent" |
| Maura Tanner | Character from the TV series "Life as We Know It" |
| Maura Sargent | Character from Maggie Stiefvater's "The Raven Cycle" book series |
| Maura Lee Karupt | Character from the TV series "Angie Tribeca" |
| Maura Thatcher | Character from the TV series "Thatcher Joe Vlogs" |
| Maura Jaffee | Character from the TV series "The Pretender" |
| Maura Kinney | Character from the TV series "Young Blades" |
| Maura Isles | Alternate Universe - Character from the TV series "Rizzoli & Isles" |
| Maura Davies | Character from the TV series "Monarch of the Glen" |
| Maura Cassidy | Character from the TV series "Castle" |
| Maura Hoffman | Character from the TV series "Awake" |
| Maura Povey | Character from the TV series "The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin" |