Girl Name

Maria

"Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished-for child"

Ranked #58 for girls

About the Name Maria

Meaning

Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished-for child

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

First Letter

Girl Rank

#58

Maria is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished-for child" and is currently ranked #58 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Latin names.

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Popularity Over Time

#22

1950

#18

1960

#22

1970

#22

1980

#35

1990

#42

2000

#55

2010

#58

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Maria

MC Maria Callas
MS Maria Sharapova
MM Maria Montessori

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Mia

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Mine, beloved, wished-for child

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Mila

Girl

Gracious, dear, hardworking

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: M
Origin: Latin

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