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Girl Name

Maria

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

Ranked #9520 for girls

About the Name Maria

Meaning

Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished-for child

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

First Letter

M

Boy Rank

#9520

Girl Rank

#74

Maria is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished-for child" and Currently ranked #9520 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Latin names.

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Popularity Over Time

#62803
1950
#89313
1960
#76996
1970
#66712
1980
#71435
1990
#57185
2000
#29028
2010
#13980
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

Names Similar to Maria

Maya

Girl

Water, illusion, great, mother

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Mia

Girl

Mine, beloved, wished-for child

Latin #5356

Mila

Girl

Gracious, dear, hardworking

Slavic #33

Marina

Girl

English #640
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
M
Origin
Latin

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