Marya
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRY-uh ]
Marya is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,931 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,965 babies have been named Marya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marya is past its peak , currently ranked #6,931 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,931
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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About the Name Marya
Marya is a girl name .
Marya is currently ranked #6,931 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marya include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marya include Mary, Maryam, Maryjane, Maryann, Maryn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis