Marya
Marya is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved, wished-for child, or sea of bitterness.
Origin and history
Marya is a variant of Maria or Mary, with roots tracing back to the Hebrew name Miryam. It is also used as a Russian and Slavic form of Maria. In the United States, Marya remains a relatively rare and distinct alternative to the classic Mary or Maria.
Popularity in the United States
2,211 babies in the United States have been named Marya since 1880. It ranks #3738 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2017.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.3 %)
- NY (19.7 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- MA (2.4 %)
- MI (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 26 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 108 |
| 1950-1960 | 179 |
| 1960-1970 | 345 |
| 1970-1980 | 388 |
| 1980-1990 | 255 |
| 1990-2000 | 273 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Famous people named Marya
- Marya Hornbacher: Author, Journalist
- Marya Mannes: Author, Critic
Nicknames
Mary, Masha, Rya
Fun facts
- Marya serves as a traditional transliteration of the Russian form of Maria.
- The name appears in classic Russian literature, including Tolstoy's War and Peace.