Mariza Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-REE-zah / məˈriːzə

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: of the sea; Portuguese: a diminutive of Maria

Historical & Cultural Background

Mariza is a name commonly found in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It is often considered a diminutive or variation of Maria, which has deep religious significance. The name has been used in various artistic and cultural contexts, reflecting its popularity in Latin America and Europe. Mariza may also evoke connections to the sea, particularly in coastal regions.

Trend Summary

Mariza has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

MarinaMirellaMalinaMira

Variants

  • Marisa
  • Maritza

International Variants

  • Marisa (Italian)
  • Maritza (Spanish)
  • Marisa (Portuguese)

Famous people named Mariza

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Fictional characters named Mariza

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Sibling Suggestions

MariaMaraMireyaMarisolMaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mariza was first seen in the United States in 1961. Mariza has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mariza has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mariza (2010)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196113
19639
19647
19658
19669
196712
196817
196918
197012
197124
197223
197325
197426
197524
197623
197725
197818
197921
198029
198127
198226
198329
198429
198519
198617
198723
198813
198928
199032
199129
199236
199327
199432
199538
199625
199724
199822
199920
200029
200122
200215
200323
200435
200547
200618
200715
200814
200914
201019
20115
201213
201510
20166
20185
20237
20246