Maraia Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-RYE-ah / /məˈraɪə/

Hebrew; Maori

Meaning

Hebrew: bitter; Maori: a form of the name Maria

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew tradition, the name Maraia is often associated with the biblical figure Naomi, who changed her name to Mara, meaning 'bitter', after experiencing loss. In Maori culture, Maraia is a variant of Maria, which is widely used and celebrated. The name reflects both cultural significance and personal identity across different societies.

Similar Names

MariaMaraMireyaMireilleMarinaMaliaMarisolMira

Variants

  • Maraiah
  • Mariah

International Variants

  • Maria (Spanish)
  • Mariya (Russian)
  • Maraia (Maori)

Famous people named Maraia

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Fictional characters named Maraia

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaAmaraTaliaSaraiElianaZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maraia was first seen in the United States in 2000. Maraia has ranked as high as #1277 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Maraia has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maraia

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20006
20076