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Mariya

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Pronounced mah-REE-yah /mɑˈri.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: Slavic/Arabic form of Maria — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved and timeless: Mariya is a Slavic/Arabic Maria — 'beloved'. Soft, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSlavic/Arabic form of Maria — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'
U.S. rank (2024)#4965 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,599

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919702024

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

Mariya is a Slavic and Arabic form of Maria — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, classic, timeless name across Russia, Ukraine, and the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Arab families. Rare, beloved at the (likely) root, and classic.

Did you know? Maria/Miriam (the Virgin Mary; Moses's sister) means 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter' (Hebrew) — Mariya is the Slavic and Arabic spelling, soft and classic.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Mariya — routes layered

Variations

MariaMariamMaryam

Nicknames

MashaMary

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If you like Mariya…

Maria— the standard form
Mariam— the Arabic/Aramaic form
Maryam— a fellow form
Mariah— another spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariya mean?

Mariya is a Slavic/Arabic Maria — 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mariya?

It's said mah-REE-yah /mɑˈri.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mariya a boy or girl name?

Mariya is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariya?

Mariya is a rare name in the U.S.

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