Maritza vs Roxana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Roxana

Girl #2,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, luminous"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Spanish French Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

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Popularity Comparison

Maritza Rank #2,236
Roxana Rank #2,083

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2236 for Maritza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maritza ___

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

Roxana ___

  • Roxana Marie
  • Roxana Elena
  • Roxana Grace
  • Roxana Isabelle
  • Roxana Claire
  • Roxana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

If you choose Roxana

Darius Cyrus Alexander Cassandra Leander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maritza or Roxana more popular?

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Maritza at #2236 in the United States.

What do Maritza and Roxana mean?

Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin). Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are Maritza and Roxana boy or girl names?

Maritza is primarily a girl name. Roxana is primarily a girl name.

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