Liliana vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, star of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ria, Mia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liliana Rank #80
Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #80 for Liliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liliana ___

  • Liliana Grace
  • Liliana Rose
  • Liliana Marie
  • Liliana Jade
  • Liliana Noelle
  • Liliana Dawn

Maria ___

  • Maria Elena
  • Maria Theresa
  • Maria Lucia
  • Maria Isabelle
  • Maria Christina
  • Maria Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liliana

Adriana Valentina Sebastian Julian Isadora

If you choose Maria

Elena Lucia Isabella Carlos Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liliana or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Liliana at #80 in the United States.

What do Liliana and Maria mean?

Liliana means "lily flower" (Latin (lilium) origin). Maria means "drop of the sea, star of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Liliana and Maria boy or girl names?

Liliana is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.

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