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Regina vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Regina Rank #340
Maria Rank #74

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regina or Maria more popular?

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

What do Regina and Maria mean?

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

Are Regina and Maria boy or girl names?

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

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