Maria

Meaning of Maria

Maria is thought to mean "bitter" or "rebellious". It is also associated with "star of the sea".

Maria has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maria

Maria has cooled off, slipping to #87 in 2025, down from a peak of #40 in 2002.

Notable people named Maria

• Mariah Carey
  Singer, songwriter, and actress
• Maria Sharapova
  Professional tennis player
• Mariah Bell
  American figure skater
• Maria Menounos
  Entertainment reporter and actress
• Maria Bello
  Actress and writer

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Questions about the name Maria

What does the name Maria mean?

Maria means maria is thought to mean "bitter" or "rebellious". it is also associated with "star of the sea", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Maria a boy's or a girl's name?

Maria is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maria?

In 2025, Maria ranked #87 for girls, down from #74 the year before.

When was Maria most popular?

Maria peaked at #40 in 2002.