Maura

Meaning of Maura

Maura means "star of the sea." It's the Irish version of the name Mary.

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Popularity of Maura

After ranking as high as #674 in 2001, Maura has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maura

• Maura Tierney
  American actress (ER, The Good Wife)
• Maura Kelly
  American writer and blogger
• Maura Johnston
  American music journalist
• Maura Healey
  Massachusetts Governor and Attorney General
• Maura Viceconte
  Italian long-distance runner

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Questions about the name Maura

What does the name Maura mean?

Maura means maura means "star of the sea." it's the irish version of the name mary, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Maura a boy's or a girl's name?

Maura is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maura?

Maura did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maura most popular?

Maura peaked at #674 in 2001.