Of the sea or bitter
Lamaria is a modern American coinage, likely blending the prefix 'La-' with the classic name Maria. As a variant of Maria, it carries the traditional meanings of 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'of the sea', though its specific usage is contemporary.
About 6 girls were named Lamaria in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
