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Mareya
Pronounced mah-RAY-uh /mɑˈɹeɪ.ə/High
Meaning: A modern spelling sitting between Maria and Mariah, both forms of the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning has never been settled. Mareya's own spelling is recent and not separately documented.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mareya is a modern spelling whose likeliest route runs through Maria and Mariah, both descendants of the Hebrew Miriam by way of Greek and Latin. The meaning of Miriam has been argued over for centuries - 'beloved,' 'bitter,' 'wished-for child' - with no settled answer. Mareya also sounds identical to Marea, the Italian and Spanish word for 'tide,' and we note that resemblance as an echo. The spelling itself is recent, and we present it honestly (said 'mah-RAY-uh').
It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and modern.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mareya mean?
Mareya is a modern spelling in the Maria and Mariah family; the underlying Miriam's meaning is itself disputed.
How do you pronounce Mareya?
It's said mah-RAY-uh /mɑˈɹeɪ.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mareya a boy or girl name?
Mareya is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Mareya?
Mareya is extremely rare in the U.S.