Marija Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Marija is a feminine name with various origins and meanings, often associated with the name Mary and its different interpretations.
Meaning of the Name Marija
Marija is a feminine given name with various origins and meanings. It is derived from Maria, which is the Latin version of the name Mary. In Hebrew, the name Mary means 'bitter', while in other languages it is associated with meanings such as 'exalted', 'beloved', or 'sea of bitterness'. Marija is a popular name in many Slavic countries, including Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.
Popularity of the Name Marija
The popularity for the name Marija peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,884 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Marija had the most female births in 2008 with 21, which ranked number 6,346 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Marija has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among females, Marija has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marija
- 20 Year Trend of Marija: -40.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Marija: 20.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Marija: 20.00%
Popularity of Marija by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Marija. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Marija in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Marija is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Marija
- Total Births of Marija: 6 (1.84%)
- Female Births of Marija: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Marija over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Marija have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.