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Marya
GirlMeaning of Marya: Russian: 'bitter' or 'beloved'
Marya is a girl's name most strongly associated with Russian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6627th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 3695th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6627
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3695
6 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
2,211
First recorded 1909 · peak 1971
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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