Marija
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marija first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 519 babies have been named Marija in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marija is past its peak , currently ranked #63,771 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,771
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"beloved, wished-for child"
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About the Name Marija
Marija is a girl name .
Marija is currently ranked #63,771 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marija include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marija include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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