What is the origin of the name Maris?

Maris is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Maris?

Maris is currently ranked #3468 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Maris

MA-ris

Popularity

#3468

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,855

Peak Year

#68 in 2020

First Recorded

1912

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Latin for "of the sea". A name that is also a short form of the name Marisa.

Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Similar Names

Marina Mara Maia Mira

Personality Traits

CalmIntuitiveMysteriousCreative

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