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Maritta

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Pronounced muh-RIT-uh /məˈrɪt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Maritta is a Finnish and Scandinavian name in the Margareta/Marit family — Marit being the Nordic form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'. It is also read as an elaboration of Maria in some families. Both routes are live.Low

In 30 seconds: Nordic and neat: Maritta belongs to the Marit/Margareta family, from the Greek for 'pearl' (said 'muh-RIT-uh').
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Origin LowFinnish, Scandinavian
MeaningMaritta is a Finnish and Scandinavian name in the Margareta/Marit family — Marit being the Nordic form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'. It is also read as an elaboration of Maria in some families. Both routes are live.
U.S. rank (2024)#14579 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019342024

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

Maritta is a Finnish and Scandinavian name in the Marit/Margareta family, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'; some families read it instead as an elaboration of Maria. Both routes are genuine, and we present them plainly (said 'muh-RIT-uh').

In the U.S. it is very rare. Heritage-rich, tidy, and warm.

Did you know? Marit is the Nordic Margaret — a pearl name that has been in use across Norway, Sweden and Finland for centuries. Maritta is its softer, longer form.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Maritta — Finnish/Nordic; Marit/Margareta family (Greek margarites 'pearl'); Maria elaboration also noted

Variations

MaritaMaritMargareta

Nicknames

MariRita

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Maritza— a like Mari- three-beat pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maritta mean?

Maritta belongs to the Nordic Marit/Margareta family, from the Greek for 'pearl'; it is also read as an elaboration of Maria.

How do you pronounce Maritta?

It's said muh-RIT-uh /məˈrɪt.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maritta a boy or girl name?

Maritta is a girl's name.

How popular is Maritta?

Maritta is very rare in the U.S., though it is familiar in Finland and Scandinavia.

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