Gender: Unisex
Origin: Spanish, Latin
Meaning: Sea
Pronunciation: mahr, /mɑːr/, M AA R
Popularity Rank: #968
Derived from Latin word 'mare' meaning 'sea'. It is often used as a short form of names starting with Mar- such as Maria or Martin.
The name Mar is of Spanish, Latin origin and means Sea. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mar is commonly found in Spain, Mexico, Tunisia, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɑːr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA R
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Mar is recorded 66,545 times globally, ranking it as the 968th most common name worldwide.
Mar is most prevalent in Spain, with 15,811 occurrences, making it the 126th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Mar is found among 1 in every 40 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #126 | 1 : 40 |
| Mexico | #274 | 1 : 115 |
| Tunisia | #196 | 1 : 112 |
| Morocco | #501 | 1 : 274 |
| United States of America | #1,262 | 1 : 553 |
| Egypt | #1,656 | 1 : 984 |
| Algeria | #619 | 1 : 578 |
| Malaysia | #621 | 1 : 921 |
| France | #1,133 | 1 : 615 |
| Italy | #1,218 | 1 : 585 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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