Maral

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Pronounced mah-RAHL /mɑˈrɑl/Medium

Meaning: Maral means 'deer' — specifically the red deer or hind — in Armenian and across Turkic and Persian-influenced languages. It is a long-standing girls' name in Armenia, Iran, Turkey and Central Asia, given for the grace of the animal.Medium

In 30 seconds: Grace with four feet: Maral means 'deer' in Armenian and Turkic (said 'mah-RAHL').

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Origin MediumArmenian, Turkic

MeaningMaral means 'deer' — specifically the red deer or hind — in Armenian and across Turkic and Persian-influenced languages. It is a long-standing girls' name in Armenia, Iran, Turkey and Central Asia, given for the grace of the animal.

U.S. rank (2024)#14568 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maral means 'deer; doe' in Armenian and in Turkic languages, where the maral is the red deer of the mountains. It is a well-established girls' name in Armenia, Iran, Turkey and Central Asia — a nature name in the oldest sense, given for the animal's grace (said 'mah-RAHL').

In the U.S. it is very rare, found within Armenian and Middle Eastern families. Graceful, heritage-rich, and short.

Did you know? The maral is the great red deer of the Caucasus and Central Asia — and the name has been given to daughters across that whole region for its grace and quiet strength.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Maral — Armenian/Turkic 'deer; red deer'; romanized

Variations

MaralleMaralla

Nicknames

MaraMari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maral mean?

Maral means 'deer; doe' in Armenian and in Turkic languages.

How do you pronounce Maral?

It's said mah-RAHL /mɑˈrɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maral a boy or girl name?

Maral is a girl's name.

How popular is Maral?

Maral is very rare in the U.S., though it is familiar in Armenia, Iran and Central Asia.