The nameMariya
Mariya is a girl's name, a form of Mary, rising in France.
- Girl's name
- A form of Mary used in the Slavic languages and in the Muslim world
Meaning
Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
A form of Mary used in the Slavic languages and in the Muslim world.
History
First given in France in the late 1990s, Mariya grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Mariya
Mariya in France
Mariya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 670 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Mariya. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Mariya in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 115 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Mariya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariya mean?
Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Mariya?
A form of Mary used in the Slavic languages and in the Muslim world.
Is Mariya a girl's or a boy's name?
Mariya is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Mariya?
Variants and related names of Mariya include Mary.