Maritza
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maritza first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 79 babies have been named Maritza in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maritza is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,892 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,892
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Maritza is also used as a girl name, ranked #2236.
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About the Name Maritza
Maritza is a boy name .
Is Maritza a boy or girl name? Maritza is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,892 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,236. Maritza is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maritza is currently ranked #10,892 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maritza include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, Tza, Tzay, Tzaie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maritza include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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