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MARIA

MARIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin variation of MARY; Aramaic variation of MIRIAM

Popularity in 2008: #64

Imported from Europe in the eighteenth century as a variation for the overused Mary. Today, as the most common name in all Spanish-speaking countries, it's more likely to be an ethnic name, though old-line Wasps still favor it, and it retains a timeless beauty.

International Variations:
Mali, Maritza (Spanish)

Popularity Rank

Rank in US Top 1000