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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Maria — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Mari|Mariaalice
LatinGirl→ Stable

Maria

muh-REE-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#74
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy #9520 · → Stable

#74
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 57
Peak rank
#74 in 2024
5yr change
+8 ranks
Birth frequency
8.6 per 10,000 births
Sex split
18% boy · 82% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #74 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Maria

Popularity score: 57  ·  SSA Rank: #74

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+8 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicLatinReligiousTimelessInternationalFeminine-leaningUnisex3-syllableRomance languagesEnduring
Character
graceful strengthquiet wisdomnurturing spiritsteadfast devotion
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marias

artisticpioneeringdeterminedcompetitivepassionate
STRONG
High confidence

Maria is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #74 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +8 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#74 · common
Maria at a Glance
Meaning:Of the sea; derived from Marius, the Roman family name. Also connected to Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'star of the sea' in Marian tradition.
Language root:Latin · Hebrew
Peak rank:#74 in 2024
5yr change:+8 ranks
Sex usage:18% boy · 82% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MariahMarian◈MarinaMarianaMaura
Similar Style
ElenaSophiaIsabellaClaraJulia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maria
ElenaLucasSofiaMarcoLuciaGabrielAuroraMatteo
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Julia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Maria illustration
Name Intelligence
Maria · Overview
Summary

Maria is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #74 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Religious · Romantic character
Maria carries a warm, gentle, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #74, you will likely encounter other Marias. Consider whether that matters to you.
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maria.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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