Madra is a unique and ancient name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish 'Maedb,' which means 'intoxicating' or 'intoxicant.' It was borne by legendary queens in Irish mythology, including Maeve of Connacht, a powerful figure from the Ulster Cycle. In the past, Madra has been more commonly used as a female name, but it can also be used for males due to its unisex origins.
The name Madra experienced intermittent popularity between 1936 and 1972 with peaks of five births each in 1936, 1952, and 1966, reaching a high of six births in 1971.