Maura is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #620 in 1997 with 361 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 372 births ranking #674. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 4,822 girls born was named Maura. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.