Drop of the sea; bitter; beloved
Mariska is a Hungarian diminutive of Maria. Like its root name, it carries several potential etymological meanings including 'drop of the sea' from the Latin 'stilla maris', 'bitter' from the Hebrew 'marah', or 'beloved' from the Egyptian 'mry'.
Less common today
Mariska isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,936 in 2007.
Emmy-winning actress known for Law & Order: SVU
Lead singer of the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
