MARIA
The meaning of the unisex name Maria is BITTER.
Details on MARIA:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Bitter
- Popularity for Girl:
- 188th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 20,465th in the USA (bottom 15%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
3,105 births
MARIA as a GIRL in 2024
8 births
MARIA as a BOY in 2024
The meaning(s) of MARIA:
The name Maria is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Maria is: Bitter.
The name Maria is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Maria is: Bitter.
The name Maria is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Maria is: Bitter.
The name Maria is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Maria is: Bitter.
The name Maria is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Maria is: Bitter.
The name Maria is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Maria is: Bitter.
The name Maria is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Maria is: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.
The name Maria is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Maria is: Commonly-usedWished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures.
The name Maria is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Maria is: Name not originally Norse but it appears in several sagas and is the name of King Harald Sigurdsson's daughter.
The name Maria is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Maria is: Love's Labours Lost' A lady attending on the Princess of France. 'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Olivia's waiting woman.
USA SSA birth(s) for MARIA:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name MARIA
MARIA as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3105 births |
| 2023 | 2905 births |
| 2022 | 2847 births |
| 2021 | 2604 births |
| 2020 | 2492 births |
| 2019 | 2716 births |
| 2018 | 2619 births |
| 2017 | 2699 births |
| 2016 | 2799 births |
| 2015 | 2824 births |
| 2014 | 2764 births |
| 2013 | 2814 births |
| 2012 | 3031 births |
| 2011 | 3216 births |
| 2010 | 3416 births |
| 2009 | 4134 births |
MARIA as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 births |
| 2021 | 9 births |
| 2020 | 10 births |
| 2019 | 8 births |
| 2017 | 5 births |
| 2016 | 7 births |
| 2015 | 6 births |
| 2014 | 6 births |
| 2013 | 5 births |
| 2012 | 6 births |
| 2011 | 7 births |
| 2010 | 13 births |
| 2009 | 14 births |
| 2008 | 13 births |
| 2007 | 14 births |
| 2006 | 13 births |
About the name MARIA
Maria, a name steeped in grace and history, traces its roots to the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "sea of bitterness," or "wished-for child." Often associated with the Virgin Mary, it embodies purity, strength, and maternal love, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a name with depth and resonance. This name dances across cultures and borders, cherished in Spain and Italy, where it evokes warmth and tradition, as well as in Latin American countries, where it is often embraced in vibrant forms, like Mariana or Marisol. In the Slavic regions, Maria shines brightly, bridging communities with its familiarity and elegance. Whether whispered in the gentle lullabies of a mother or celebrated in lively gatherings, Maria carries a sense of belonging, unity, and enduring beauty, making it a perfect choice for a little one destined to leave a mark on the world.
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