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Mariza

Girl

Meaning of Mariza: Portuguese: 'of the sea'

Mariza is a girl's name most strongly associated with Portuguese naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.

US rank 2025

Not in the US top list

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,142

First recorded 1961 · peak 2005

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 27 babies1982: 26 babies1983: 29 babies1984: 29 babies1985: 19 babies1986: 17 babies1987: 23 babies1988: 13 babies1989: 28 babies1990: 32 babies19901991: 29 babies1992: 36 babies1993: 27 babies1994: 32 babies1995: 38 babies1996: 25 babies1997: 24 babies1998: 22 babies1999: 20 babies2000: 29 babies20002001: 22 babies2002: 15 babies2003: 23 babies2004: 35 babies2005: 47 babies2006: 18 babies2007: 15 babies2008: 14 babies2009: 14 babies2010: 19 babies20102011: 5 babies2012: 13 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 10 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 5 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 7 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 0 babies
US babies named Mariza per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 47.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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