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Maarika

Quick answerMaarika is a Finnish and Estonian variant of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which has Hebrew roots (Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,400
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageFinnish/Estonian
CultureNordic
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,400

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maarika

Maarika is a Finnish and Estonian variant of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which has Hebrew roots (Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

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Etymology

Maarika is a Finnish and Estonian variant of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which has Hebrew roots (Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").

The name is primarily used in Finland and Estonia, where it became established through Christian influence, particularly in Nordic Lutheran and Orthodox Christian communities.

Maarika currently ranks #1,400 in the United States as a girl's name.

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