Maria
Maria: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈɹiːə/ · /məˈɹaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Maria
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Maria, borrowed from Koine Greek Μᾰρῐ́ᾱ (Mărĭ́ā), borrowed from Aramaic מרים, borrowed from Biblical Hebrew מִרְיָם (miryɔm). Doublet of Mary, Marie, and Miriam.
How popular is Maria?
Since 1880, 566,111 girls and 4,278 boys in the U.S. have been named Maria (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #30 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #825 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #87 for girls, with 2,893 babies given the name.
Names similar to Maria
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Maria
Sister and brother names that share Maria's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Maria FAQ
What does the name Maria mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. Borrowed from Latin Maria, borrowed from Koine Greek Μᾰρῐ́ᾱ (Mărĭ́ā), borrowed from Aramaic מרים, borrowed from Biblical Hebrew מִרְיָם (miryɔm). Doublet of Mary, Marie, and Miriam.
What is the origin of the name Maria?
Maria is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Maria?
Since 1880, 566,111 girls and 4,278 boys in the U.S. have been named Maria (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #30 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #825 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #87 for girls, with 2,893 babies given the name.
Is Maria a boy or girl name?
Maria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 566,111 girls and 4,278 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.