Maria
Meaning: A 3-syllable name with a melodic quality
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Spain: #2
Total births: 568,719
History: The most common female name in the Western world, honoring the Virgin Mary.
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Every number here comes directly from Spain’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #3 |
| Babies named Maria in 2024 | 2,189 |
| Total recorded in Spain | 105,275 |
| Peak year | 2003 (9,131 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 2002–2024 (21 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Maria
What does the name Maria mean?
Maria means “A 3-syllable name with a melodic quality” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Maria?
Maria has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “A 3-syllable name with a melodic quality”.
How popular is Maria in Spain?
Maria ranked #3 in Spain in 2024 — given to 2,189 babies that year.
When was Maria most popular?
Maria peaked in 2003 with 9,131 babies registered that year in Spain.
Is Maria a boy or girl name?
Maria is predominantly a girls' name in Spain — over 90% of Marias in registered births are female.
How long has Maria been recorded in Spain?
Maria appears in birth records in Spain across 21 years — from 2002 through 2024.