Star of the sea; bitter; or a variation of Mariah
Maraya is often considered a phonetic variant of the name Mariah or Maria, which have roots in the Hebrew name Maryam. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is frequently associated with the Latin phrase 'stella maris' meaning star of the sea. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a modern creative spelling that emphasizes a lyrical, three-syllable sound.
Less common today
Maraya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,963 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
