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Zariah vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zariah

Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
705
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Zariah Rank #440
Maria Rank #74

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zariah or Maria more popular?

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

What do Zariah and Maria mean?

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

Are Zariah and Maria boy or girl names?

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

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