Bitter, beloved, or drop of the sea
Mariya is a Slavic and Bulgarian form of the name Maria, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew Miryam. While its exact etymology is debated, it is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'drop of the sea'. It offers a distinct, phonetic spelling of a classic name that is common in Eastern Europe.
Less common today
Mariya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,589 in 2009.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
