Maria vs Zariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

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Maria Rank #74

Zariah Rank #440

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #440 for Zariah.

Is Maria or Zariah more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Zariah at #440 in the United States.

What do Maria and Zariah mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Maria and Zariah boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.