Maria
Pronunciation: [ m-er-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Maria first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,209 babies have been named Maria in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maria is past its peak , currently ranked #10,302 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,302
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Maria
Maria is a boy name .
Is Maria a boy or girl name? Maria is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,302 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #74. Maria is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maria is currently ranked #10,302 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maria include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maria 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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Sources
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