Elvira vs Maritza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elvira

Girl #2,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign, true"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,277
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Elvi, Vira, El

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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

Elvira Rank #2,277
Maritza Rank #2,236

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 vs #2277 for Elvira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elvira ___

  • Elvira Rose
  • Elvira Celestine
  • Elvira Mae
  • Elvira Luna
  • Elvira Jade

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 Elvira

Alaric Isadora Casimir Seraphina Valeria

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elvira or Maritza more popular?

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 compared to Elvira at #2277 in the United States.

What do Elvira and Maritza mean?

Elvira means "foreign, true" (Visigothic Germanic origin). Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elvira and Maritza boy or girl names?

Elvira is primarily a girl name. Maritza is primarily a girl name.

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