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Marya

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Pronounced MAR-yah /ˈmɑr.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Maria/Mariya — variously 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'of the sea'; a Slavic and Arabic spelling; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; bitter; of the sea: Marya spells Maria. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MAR-yah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Maria/Mariya — variously 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'of the sea'; a Slavic and Arabic spelling; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6811 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,195

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119092024

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

Marya is a spelling of Maria/Mariya — variously 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'of the sea' (the Hebrew Miriam; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name across Slavic, Arab, and other families (said 'MAR-yah'; nickname Mara).

In the U.S. it appears thinly in this spelling. Rare, beloved-and-of-the-sea at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maria is variously read as 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'of the sea' — Marya is a Slavic and Arabic spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAR-yah').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Maria — routes layered

Variations

MariaMariyaMariah

Nicknames

Mara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marya mean?

Marya spells Maria — variously 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'of the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Marya?

It's said MAR-yah /ˈmɑr.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marya a boy or girl name?

Marya is a girl's name.

How popular is Marya?

Marya is a rare name in the U.S.

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