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Mariska

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Pronounced mah-RIS-kah /mɑˈrɪs.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Hungarian/Dutch diminutive of Maria — a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter'Low

In 30 seconds: Star of the sea; beloved: Mariska is the Hungarian Maria. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-RIS-kah').
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Origin LowHungarian, Hebrew
MeaningA Hungarian/Dutch diminutive of Maria — a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter'
U.S. rank (2025)#10607 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,019

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719712025

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

Mariska is a Hungarian/Dutch diminutive of Maria — a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-RIS-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hungarian and Dutch families. Rare, star-of-the-sea at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mariska is a Hungarian/Dutch diminutive of Maria — variously 'star of the sea; beloved' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-RIS-kah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mariska — Hungarian form of Maria

Variations

MariaMarikaMariszka

Nicknames

Mari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariska mean?

Mariska is a Hungarian/Dutch diminutive of Maria — variously 'star of the sea; beloved'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mariska?

It's said mah-RIS-kah /mɑˈrɪs.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mariska a boy or girl name?

Mariska is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariska?

Mariska is a very rare name in the U.S.

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