Of the sea
Derived from the Latin phrase 'stella maris', meaning 'star of the sea'. It has historically been used as an epithet for the Virgin Mary and remains a rare, sophisticated alternative to Mary or Marina.
About 48 girls were named Maris in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The unseen wife of Niles Crane · Frasier
Actor known for the film Hoosiers
