Gender: Female
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Bitter, Beloved
Pronunciation: M AE R AH JH AH
Popularity Rank: #3,694
The name Marija is of Slavic origin and means Bitter, Beloved. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Marija is commonly found in Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and 62 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE R AH JH AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Marija is recorded 16,695 times globally, ranking it as the 3,694th most common name worldwide.
Marija is most prevalent in Croatia, with 8,987 occurrences, making it the 6th most popular name in the country.
In Croatia, the name Marija is found among 1 in every 4 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | #6 | 1 : 4 |
| Serbia | #6 | 1 : 12 |
| Italy | #2,245 | 1 : 1,398 |
| Germany | #960 | 1 : 500 |
| Lithuania | #73 | 1 : 30 |
| Austria | #309 | 1 : 181 |
| Switzerland | #592 | 1 : 418 |
| Slovenia | #73 | 1 : 75 |
| United States of America | #7,459 | 1 : 6,071 |
| United Kingdom | #3,383 | 1 : 2,436 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Marija from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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