Marija
Marija: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marija
- A transliteration of the Macedonian or Serbo-Croatian female given name Марија (Marija), equivalent to Mary
How popular is Marija?
Since 1880, 519 girls in the U.S. have been named Marija. Its highest rank for girls was #4269 in 1976. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Marija FAQ
What does the name Marija mean?
A transliteration of the Macedonian or Serbo-Croatian female given name Марија (Marija), equivalent to Mary
How popular is the name Marija?
Since 1880, 519 girls in the U.S. have been named Marija. Its highest rank for girls was #4269 in 1976. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Marija a boy or girl name?
Marija is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 519 girls and 0 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.