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Marea

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Pronounced mah-RAY-uh /mɑˈɹeɪ.ə/High

Meaning: From the Italian and Spanish word marea, 'tide,' built on the Latin mare, 'sea.' It also reads as a spelling of Maria in English-speaking use, and we note both routes.Low

In 30 seconds: A sea word: Marea is Italian and Spanish for 'tide' (said 'mah-RAY-uh').
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Origin LowItalian, Spanish
MeaningFrom the Italian and Spanish word marea, 'tide,' built on the Latin mare, 'sea.' It also reads as a spelling of Maria in English-speaking use, and we note both routes.
U.S. rank (2024)#16748 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200518922024

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

Marea is the Italian and Spanish word for 'tide,' from Latin mare, 'sea,' the same root behind marine and Marina. Word names of this kind are used sparingly in Romance-speaking countries and have a soft, elemental feel. In English-speaking use Marea is also read simply as a spelling of Maria, and we give both routes honestly rather than choosing one (said 'mah-RAY-uh').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, elemental, and soft.

Did you know? Marea is the ordinary Italian and Spanish word for the tide - the pull of the moon on the sea, taken up as a name.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Marea — Italian/Spanish marea 'tide' < Latin mare 'sea'; also Maria variant

Variations

MariaMareahMarena

Nicknames

MarMimiRea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marea mean?

Marea is the Italian and Spanish word for 'tide,' from Latin mare ('sea'); it also reads as a spelling of Maria.

How do you pronounce Marea?

It's said mah-RAY-uh /mɑˈɹeɪ.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marea a boy or girl name?

Marea is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marea?

Marea is extremely rare in the U.S.

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