Maria
Meaning: A 3-syllable name with a melodic quality
Origin: Latin/Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #56
Total births: 8,840
History: Maria has been used in Australia across generations, reflecting the country's Mediterranean immigrant communities — Italian, Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese families. Maria represents multicultural Australia — the waves of immigration that transformed the country from Anglo-Celtic to genuinely diverse.
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| Current rank (1985) | #95 |
| Babies named Maria in 1985 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,840 |
| Peak year | 1966 (459 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 1952–1985 (33 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 25 spots |
Frequently asked about Maria
What does the name Maria mean?
Maria means “A 3-syllable name with a melodic quality” from Latin/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Maria?
Maria has Latin/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “A 3-syllable name with a melodic quality”.
How popular is Maria in Australia?
Maria ranked #95 in Australia in 1985 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Maria most popular?
Maria peaked in 1966 with 459 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Maria a boy or girl name?
Maria is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Marias in registered births are female.
Is the name Maria rising or falling in popularity?
Maria has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #70 in 1980 to #95 in 1985.
How long has Maria been recorded in Australia?
Maria appears in birth records in Australia across 33 years — from 1952 through 1985.