Maura

Maura has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Maura isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Maura is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Maura was, in the past month, the 2881st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Maura is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Maura was viewed 59 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Maura's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Maura is most adored in Alaska, Wisconsin and Nebraska.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Kentucky and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Maura.

Most popular breeds named Maura:

1. Boxer

Maura is found in these categories:

italian

Derived from Latin, means "dark-skinned" in Italian.

spiritual

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "great" or "dark," often associated with spiritual strength and mystery.

old-fashioned

Harkens back to Irish roots, rarely heard in modern canine naming trends.

military

Derived from a Gaelic term meaning "sea of bitterness," often associated with strength and resilience in soldiers.

scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "bitter" or "dark skinned".