Manuela vs Maritza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuela

Girl #2,112 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Latin American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,112
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manu, Manue, Ela

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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

Manuela Rank #2,112
Maritza Rank #2,236

Manuela is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2236 for Maritza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manuela ___

  • Manuela Isabel
  • Manuela Sofia
  • Manuela Carmen
  • Manuela Lucia
  • Manuela Valentina
  • Manuela Belen

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 Manuela

Rafael Miguel Catalina Valentina Sebastian

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuela or Maritza more popular?

Manuela is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Maritza at #2236 in the United States.

What do Manuela and Maritza mean?

Manuela means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Manuela and Maritza boy or girl names?

Manuela is primarily a girl name. Maritza is primarily a girl name.

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