Maritza
Meaning
"of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,236
- Total SSA Count
- 84
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mari, Mara, Ritza
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)"
Origin: Hebrew
"motion, wandering"
Origin: Hebrew
Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2236 for Maritza.
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Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maritza at #2236 in the United States.
Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).
Maritza is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.