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Demaria

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Pronounced duh-muh-REE-uh /də.məˈriː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Demaria reads as a modern elaboration built from the De- prefix and Maria, itself a form of Mary tied to Hebrew Miryam. The added prefix gives a fresh sound; the exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing elaboration of Maria: Demaria adds a De- prefix to a classic (said 'duh-muh-REE-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningDemaria reads as a modern elaboration built from the De- prefix and Maria, itself a form of Mary tied to Hebrew Miryam. The added prefix gives a fresh sound; the exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#10302 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Demaria reads as a modern elaboration of Maria, a form of Mary from Hebrew Miryam, with an added De- prefix. The exact route is uncertain, which we note. A flowing, familiar-rooted name (said 'duh-muh-REE-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, melodic, and familiar-rooted.

Did you know? Demaria elaborates Maria — the enduring form of Mary — with a fashionable De- prefix, a melodic pick whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'duh-muh-REE-uh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Demaria — Elaboration of Maria (De- + Maria); routes uncertain

Variations

DemariahDemarieDamaria

Nicknames

DeeMaria

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demaria mean?

Demaria is an elaboration of Maria (a form of Mary) with a De- prefix; the exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Demaria?

It's said duh-muh-REE-uh /də.məˈriː.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Demaria a boy or girl name?

Demaria is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Demaria?

Demaria is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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