Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Maranatha since 1972
Babies named Maranatha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Maranatha is a name with deep religious roots, taken directly from an Aramaic phrase in the New Testament. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, and while it remains rare, its popularity has grown slightly in recent years, reaching its peak rank of 7,491 in 2025. The name has a stable trajectory in the 2020s, and while it is most often given to girls, its use is not strictly gendered. Despite its rarity, Maranatha carries significant spiritual weight for Christian families who choose it.
Maranatha is a transliteration of the Aramaic phrase 'maran atha,' found once in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 16:22). It has been adopted as a given name primarily in English-speaking Christian communities, especially among those who emphasize biblical names. Its use as a personal name is modern, dating from the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mara, Natha
Sibling names for Maranatha
Names that share Maranatha's style, for a brother or sister.
