The nameMaritza
Maritza is a Slavic and Hungarian pet form of Maria, popular among Latin American families.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Maritza comes from Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam.
Origin
Hebrew, through Slavic.
History
The operetta Countess Maritza by Emmerich Kálmán made the name known in 1924. In the United States it reached 403rd in 2005.
Popularity of the name Maritza
Maritza in the United States
Maritza was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 5,634 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Maritza. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Maritza in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 94 births a year on average, against 150 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Maritza
Names from the same generation as Maritza, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maritza mean?
Maritza comes from Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam.
What is the origin of the name Maritza?
Hebrew, through Slavic.
Is Maritza a girl's or a boy's name?
Maritza is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Maritza?
In 2024, Maritza was the 2230th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 84 births.
What are the variants of the name Maritza?
Variants and related names of Maritza include Maria and Marie.
What are good sibling names for Maritza?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Evelin, Jenny, Denise and Tania for a sister, Rigoberto, Jimmy, Michel and Antony for a brother.