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Maria

female

Meaning

"Bitter Sea"

Latinized form of Mary, extremely widespread across Christian cultures, with disputed etymology and multiple traditional interpretations.

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Popularity History of Maria

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#74Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#74

Maria was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+8

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Maria Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Maria.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Maria

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Maria, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Latin
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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