Marja
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Marja is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Marja often also consider Guillermina, Creta, Lillain .
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Marja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 404 babies have been named Marja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,778 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,778
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Marja
Marja is a girl name .
Marja is currently ranked #38,778 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marja include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marja include Marjorie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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