US Popularity:5281
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Of the sea
Maris is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning “of the sea.” It comes from the Latin mare, which means “the sea,” and is derived from the phrase Stella Maris meaning “star of the sea”—an ancient Latin title for the Virgin Mary. Parents who love the hopeful symbolism behind Maris may also adore Marisa, Marina, and Maristela which are related names with similar definitions. Whether you choose Maris or one of its dazzling variations, the sea and marine life will undoubtedly become a source of inspiration and admiration for baby.

Famous People Named Maris

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  • Roger Maris
    Baseball Player

Maris Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Maris is currently #2891 on The Bump
Girl:Maris is currently #1289 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Maris is currently #5281 in U.S. births
Girl:Maris is currently #1873 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5281
in 2022
+ 1137
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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