Maria
Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
The name Maria peaked for boys at #825 in 1982. Maria is also used for girls, ranking #74 in 2024.
Popularity of the name Maria
- 1052Nameberry2026
Famous People Named Maria
- René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria "Rainer" RilkeBohemian,Austrian poet
- José María Alfredo Aznarformer Prime Minister of Spain
- José María "Pechito" LópezArgentine racing driver
- José María OlazábalSpanish golfer
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