Maria vs Maleah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bitter sea, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Hawaiian)

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Maria Rank #74

Maleah Rank #1,211

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #1211 for Maleah.

Is Maria or Maleah more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Maleah at #1211 in the United States.

What do Maria and Maleah mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin).

Are Maria and Maleah boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Maleah is primarily a girl name.