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Maritza
GirlSpanish, Hungarian· “diminutive of Maria”
- Meaning
- diminutive of Maria
- Origin
- Spanish, Hungarian
- Pronunciation
- muh-RIHT-suh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,846
- US babies 2025
- 60
- Best rank
- #403 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Maritza
Maritza is a Spanish and Hungarian name that is usually said to mean “diminutive of Maria”.
Maritza is a diminutive of Maria, the Latin form of Mary, which goes back to the Hebrew Miriam, a name of uncertain meaning. It is used in Hungarian, Bulgarian and Spanish-speaking countries, and the Maritsa is also a major river in Bulgaria and Greece, although the river name has a separate origin. Emmerich Kálmán's operetta Gräfin Mariza, known in English as Countess Maritza, helped make the name familiar in Europe. Maritza is popular among Latino families in the United States. It feels lively and warm, with Mari and Tiza as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Maritza first appears in US Social Security records in 1945. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 57 different years, starting in 1956. Its best national rank was #403 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 780 babies. In 2025, 60 babies were named Maritza, and it ranked #2,846 nationally. That is 71% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,626 in 1950, #551 in 1980, #554 in 2000, #804 in 2010, and #2,846 in 2025. Of the 23,153 US girls named Maritza since records began, 24% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 5,230 babies. Since 2010, 2,651 more have been named Maritza.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Litzy, Liberty, Tamia, America, and Amya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Maritza ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1630 | 14 |
| Texas | #1997 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Maritza is usually pronounced muh-RIHT-suh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-za”.
Middle names for Maritza
A few middle names that flow with Maritza: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Maritza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maritza mean?
Maritza is a Spanish and Hungarian name that is usually said to mean “diminutive of Maria”.
What is the origin of the name Maritza?
Maritza has Spanish, Hungarian, and Hebrew roots. Maritza is a diminutive of Maria, the Latin form of Mary, which goes back to the Hebrew Miriam, a name of uncertain meaning.
Is Maritza a popular name?
Not especially. Maritza ranked #2,846 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Maritza a boy or girl name?
Maritza is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Maritza?
Maritza is usually pronounced muh-RIHT-suh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings