Mariafernanda
About Mariafernanda
Mariafernanda is a feminine compound name combining the classic names Maria and Fernanda, popular in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America. Maria derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter sea' or 'beloved,' and has strong Christian associations with the Virgin Mary. Fernanda is the feminine form of Fernando, coming from Germanic roots meaning 'brave journey' or 'adventurer.' Often written as María Fernanda or shortened to Mafer as a nickname, this elegant combination name reflects the Hispanic tradition of double names. The name carries connotations of religious devotion, strength, and beauty, remaining consistently popular among Spanish-speaking communities while being less common in English-speaking countries.
As of October 2026, Mariafernanda ranked #7370 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2892 in 2005.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,158 | 36 | 20.2 |
| 2015 | #4,461 | 32 | 17.9 |
| 2016 | #4,315 | 34 | 19.2 |
| 2017 | #4,767 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2018 | #4,847 | 28 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | #4,991 | 27 | 16.1 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,791 | 28 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |