Mary vs Mariya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish Christian Hebrew

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Girl #4,956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Arabic Eastern European

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Mary Rank #132

Mariya Rank #4,956

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #4956 for Mariya.

Is Mary or Mariya more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Mariya at #4956 in the United States.

What do Mary and Mariya mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Mariya means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mary and Mariya boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Mariya is primarily a girl name.