Maritza
Maritza: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Maritza
- A female given name
Etymology
From Spanish Maritza, a diminutive of: * María, from Marīa, from Μαρίᾱ (Maríā), from מרים (miryām, “rebellion”); and * Marta, from Martha, from Μάρθα (Mártha), from מרתא (mārtā, “lady, mistress, ruler”), female counterpart of מרא (mārā, “lord, master, ruler”).
How popular is Maritza?
Since 1880, 23,153 girls and 79 boys in the U.S. have been named Maritza (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #403 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #3884 in 1987. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Maritza
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Maritza
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Maritza FAQ
What does the name Maritza mean?
A female given name From Spanish Maritza, a diminutive of: * María, from Marīa, from Μαρίᾱ (Maríā), from מרים (miryām, “rebellion”); and * Marta, from Martha, from Μάρθα (Mártha), from מרתא (mārtā, “lady, mistress, ruler”), female counterpart of מרא (mārā, “lord, master, ruler”).
What is the origin of the name Maritza?
Maritza is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Maritza?
Since 1880, 23,153 girls and 79 boys in the U.S. have been named Maritza (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #403 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #3884 in 1987. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Maritza a boy or girl name?
Maritza is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 23,153 girls and 79 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.