Marah
Marah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bitter or strength.
Origin and history
Marah is a feminine name of Biblical Hebrew origin, derived from the word for bitter or sadness. In the Old Testament, Marah is the place where the Israelites found undrinkable bitter water that was miraculously made sweet. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States, given to a modest number of girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,365 babies in the United States have been named Marah since 1880. It ranks #3627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1943.
States where it is most popular
- OH (18.6 %)
- PA (14.3 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 258 |
| 1990-2000 | 747 |
| 2000-2010 | 770 |
| 2010-2019 | 328 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Famous people named Marah
- Marah Louw: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- In the Bible, Marah was an oasis where Moses turned bitter water sweet using a piece of wood.
- Marah shares its core linguistic root with the names Mara, Miriam, and ultimately Mary.