Maritsa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-REET-sah / məˈriːtsəSlavic; Greek
Meaning
Slavic: 'little Mary'; Greek: 'of the sea'
Historical & Cultural Background
Maritsa is a name commonly found in Slavic cultures, often associated with the name Mary. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Greek word for sea, reflecting a connection to nature. The name is sometimes used in folklore and literature, symbolizing purity and femininity. It has variations in different cultures, adapting to local languages and traditions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marita
- Maritza
International Variants
- Marita (Spanish)
- Maritza (Spanish)
- Maritsa (Bulgarian)
Famous people named Maritsa
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Fictional characters named Maritsa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maritsa was first seen in the United States in 1956. Maritsa has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Maritsa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maritsa (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |