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Maria vs Regina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maria Rank #74
Regina Rank #340

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #340 for Regina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maria or Regina more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Regina at #340 in the United States.

What do Maria and Regina mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Regina means "queen" (Latin origin).

Are Maria and Regina boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Regina is primarily a girl name.

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