Maria is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #110 in 2002 with 413 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 853 births ranking #69. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 19.2%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 647 girls born was named Maria. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Maria is a timeless international classic from the Mary family. Its exact traditional meaning is interpreted in more than one way, but its history and cultural reach are beyond doubt.
Used across Europe and much of the world for centuries, Maria has a major presence in Christian naming traditions and countless language communities. Its longevity gives it both familiarity and dignity.