Maria

Pronunciation: [ m-er-EE-uh ]

Boy Name #10,302 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maria is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-er-EE-uh.

Parents who love the name Maria often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,302
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Mario #399 Mariano #1150 Marion #2309 Marius #2422 Marino #4735 Marin #4943

Nicknames

Mar May Marie

Also a Girl Name

Maria is also used as a girl name, ranked #74.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria

Is Maria a boy or girl name?

Maria is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10302. As a girl name, it is ranked #74. Maria is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Maria?

Maria is pronounced m-er-EE-uh.

How popular is the name Maria?

Maria is currently ranked #10302 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maria?

Common nicknames for Maria include Mar, May, and Marie.

Is Maria a common or rare name?

Maria is an uncommon name, ranked #10302 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maria

Maria is a boy name .

Is Maria a boy or girl name? Maria is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,302 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #74. Maria is more commonly used as a girl name.

Maria is currently ranked #10,302 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maria include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maria include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.