Maritza

Meaning of Maritza

Maritza is often considered a variation of Maria (meaning "bitter" or "rebellious") and sometimes associated with "star of the sea."

Maritza has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maritza

After ranking as high as #403 in 2005, Maritza has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maritza

• Maritza Rodríguez
  Colombian actress and model
• Maritza Sayalero
  Miss Universe 1979
• Maritza Martén
  Cuban Olympic discus champion
• Maritza Correia
  American Olympic swimmer
• Maritza Olivares
  Chilean actress

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Questions about the name Maritza

What does the name Maritza mean?

Maritza means maritza is often considered a variation of maria (meaning "bitter" or "rebellious") and sometimes associated with "star of the sea.", and it comes from Spanish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Maritza?

Maritza did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maritza most popular?

Maritza peaked at #403 in 2005.