girl's name
Marija
mah-REE-yah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 927
Marija is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2008, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marija Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Marija?
In 2024, Marija was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Marija Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marija
- Pronunciation mah-REE-yah
Sibling Names for Marija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marija
How popular is the name Marija?
In 2024, Marija was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marija a girl's or a boy's name?
Marija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marija?
Marija has 3 syllables.
When was Marija most popular?
Marija peaked in 2008, when 21 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.