Maria
Hebrew girl's name meaning “beloved; bitter; wished-for child”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- beloved; bitter; wished-for child
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #82
- Born in 2023
- 2,905
Meaning & origin
Maria is a Latin form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaning — often read as 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Maria ranked #82 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,905 US girls were given the name Maria.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #42 in 2003
“Unranked” means Maria was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Mary, Marie
Maria: frequently asked questions
What does the name Maria mean?
Maria is a Hebrew name meaning "beloved; bitter; wished-for child". Maria is a Latin form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaning — often read as 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'.
Where does the name Maria come from?
Maria is of Hebrew origin. Maria is a Latin form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaning — often read as 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'.
Is Maria a boy or a girl name?
Maria is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Maria?
In 2023, 2,905 US girls were given the name Maria.
Is Maria a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Maria ranked #82 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.