Maria: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-REE-uh · 3 syllables
Maria means “beloved; star of the sea”, from Hebrew and Latin.
Borrowed from Latin Maria, borrowed from Koine Greek (Maria), borrowed from Aramaic, borrowed from Biblical Hebrew (miry m). Doublet of Mary, Marie, and Miriam.
- Meaning
- beloved; star of the sea
- Origin
- Hebrew, Latin
- Pronunciation
- muh-REE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #87
- US babies a year
- about 2,878 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Maria?
Maria was the #87 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,893 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #87 |
| England & Wales | #70 |
| Scotland | #109 |
| Northern Ireland | #84 |
| Ireland | #75 |
| France | #63 |
| Norway | #61 |
| Canada | #77 |
| Australia | #173 |
How old are people named Maria?
Half of US adults named Maria are older than 49; most are between 21 and 77. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Maria
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Maria have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Maria
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Victoria
- Sara
- Claudia
- Elisabeth
- Veronica
- Joanna
- Martina
- Rachel
- Lea
- Elizabeth
- Angela
- Amy
- Laura
- Molly
- Priscilla
- Monica
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Questions about Maria
What does the name Maria mean?
Maria means “beloved; star of the sea”. It comes from Hebrew and Latin.
How do you pronounce Maria?
Maria is pronounced muh-REE-uh.
How popular is the name Maria?
Maria was the #87 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,893 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Maria?
Half of US adults named Maria are older than 49. Most are between 21 and 77.