Of the sea; bitter; beloved
Maija is the Finnish and Latvian form of Maria. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly linked to the Hebrew name Miryam, which carries meanings related to the sea or a sense of being beloved.
Less common today
Maija isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,448 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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