Maria: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A beloved name meaning sea of bitterness turned sweet.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #109
- Peak
- #30 in 1975
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Maria Means
Maria is a girl name of English origin. A beloved name meaning sea of bitterness turned sweet.
How Popular Maria Is
Maria currently ranks #109 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 1975. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Maria
- Maria reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 1975.
- Maria has been a top 100 name across 164+ years of American history.
- Maria is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Maria
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Maria
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Maria.
Questions About Maria
What does Maria mean?
Maria is a girl name of English origin. A beloved name meaning sea of bitterness turned sweet.
How popular is Maria?
Maria currently ranks #109 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 1975. It has held steady.
Where does Maria come from?
Maria comes from English roots. Maria reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 1975.
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