#742024 rank
1964peak year
563,139babies named Maria since 1880
▲ +14%5-year trend
Maria popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Maria mean?
The Latin form of the Hebrew Miryam, whose early meaning is debated, possibly 'beloved', 'bitter' or 'rebellious'. It spread everywhere through veneration of the Virgin Mary.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Maria
Same era, same vibe — if you like Maria, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Marias
- Maria Callas, soprano
Spellings & variants
MarieMiriamMária
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