Mariya
Mariya is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Beloved, wished-for child, or sea of bitterness.
Origin and history
Mariya is a Slavic transliteration of Maria, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Maryam. It carries traditional religious and historic roots across Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In the United States, it serves as a distinct spelling variant of the classic name Maria.
Popularity in the United States
2,639 babies in the United States have been named Mariya since 1880. It ranks #3436 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.9 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- FL (11.1 %)
- IL (10.1 %)
- GA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 478 |
| 2000-2010 | 893 |
| 2010-2019 | 813 |
| 2020-2029 | 234 |
Famous people named Mariya
- Mariya Takeuchi: Singer, Songwriter
- Mariya Muzychuk: Chess Grandmaster
Nicknames
Masha, Ria, Mary
Fun facts
- Mariya is the standard transliteration of the Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian spelling of Mary.
- While Maria is far more common, Mariya maintains a consistent presence among parents seeking a distinct phonetic spelling.