Maritza vs Susana

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maritza Rank #2,236
Susana Rank #2,325

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 vs #2325 for Susana.

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

Susana ___

  • Susana Maria
  • Susana Isabel
  • Susana Rosa
  • Susana Elena
  • Susana Carmen
  • Susana Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

If you choose Susana

Catalina Elena Valentina Isabela Pablo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maritza or Susana more popular?

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 compared to Susana at #2325 in the United States.

What do Maritza and Susana mean?

Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin). Susana means "lily, rose" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maritza and Susana boy or girl names?

Maritza is primarily a girl name. Susana is primarily a girl name.

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