Rising since 2000, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Maral since 1968
Babies named Maral per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maral's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Maral is a name of Persian origin, derived from the word for the Caspian red deer, a symbol of grace and beauty in Persian culture. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1968 and has been steadily rising in popularity since 2000, reaching its peak rank of 7,885 in 2025. With 1 in 123,636 babies receiving the name that year, it remains a rare choice. The name's soft sound and natural imagery appeal to families seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name. While not widely used in the U.S., its cultural resonance in Persian and Armenian communities gives it depth.
Maral is derived from the Persian word for the Caspian red deer, a species native to the Caucasus and Iran. In Persian poetry and culture, the term is used metaphorically to describe a graceful, doe-eyed woman. The name has also been used in Armenia and other neighboring regions due to cultural exchange. Its use as a given name is relatively modern, emerging in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mara, Rali
Sibling names for Maral
Names that share Maral's style, for a brother or sister.
