Maritza vs Zena

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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Zena

Girl #2,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hospitable, guest-friend"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,269
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zenny

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Popularity Comparison

Maritza Rank #2,236
Zena Rank #2,269

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 vs #2269 for Zena.

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

Zena ___

  • Zena Marie
  • Zena Rose
  • Zena Jade
  • Zena Belle
  • Zena Faye
  • Zena Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

If you choose Zena

Cyrus Daria Leila Roxana Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maritza or Zena more popular?

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 compared to Zena at #2269 in the United States.

What do Maritza and Zena mean?

Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin). Zena means "Hospitable, guest-friend" (Greek origin).

Are Maritza and Zena boy or girl names?

Maritza is primarily a girl name. Zena is primarily a girl name.

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