Maria
mə-REE-ə
Popularity
#74
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
567,411
Peak Year
#10,196 in 1964
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Maria is a Latin name with uncertain meaning, possibly 'bitter' or 'rebellious'. It is the Latin form of Mary.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Maria Callas
Greek-American opera singer, one of the best sopranos.
Maria Curie
Polish-French physicist and chemist, Nobel laureate.
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