Avila vs Maritza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avila

Girl #2,162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ávila"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,162
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi, Vila

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Maritza

Girl #2,236 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,236
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mara, Ritza

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Popularity Comparison

Avila Rank #2,162
Maritza Rank #2,236

Avila is more popular, ranked #2162 vs #2236 for Maritza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avila ___

  • Avila Rose
  • Avila Grace
  • Avila Marie
  • Avila Sofia
  • Avila Celeste

Maritza ___

  • Maritza Elena
  • Maritza Sofia
  • Maritza Isabel
  • Maritza Lucia
  • Maritza Carmen
  • Maritza Esperanza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avila

Santiago Isabella Mateo Valentina Rafael

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avila or Maritza more popular?

Avila is more popular, ranked #2162 compared to Maritza at #2236 in the United States.

What do Avila and Maritza mean?

Avila means "from Ávila" (Spanish origin). Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avila and Maritza boy or girl names?

Avila is primarily a girl name. Maritza is primarily a girl name.

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