Star of the sea; bitter; beloved
A rare variant of Maria, which itself stems from the Hebrew name Miryam. While the exact etymology is debated, common interpretations include 'star of the sea', 'bitterness', or 'wished-for child'. This specific spelling adds a unique flair to a timeless classic.
Less common today
Mariea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,247 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
