The baby name Maraia is a Female name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced ma-RAI-ə (mah-RYE-uh),ma-RAY-ə (mah-RAY-uh),ma-REE-ə (ma-REE-uh).
The baby name Maraia is a Female name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced ma-RAI-ə (mah-RYE-uh),ma-RAY-ə (mah-RAY-uh),ma-REE-ə (ma-REE-uh).
Maraia is in Origin.
Maraia is a modern given name most often read as a variant of Mariah or a blended form of Maria and Maia. Maria descends from Hebrew Miryam, whose debated meaning is variously interpreted as "beloved," "wished-for child," or "bitterness/sea." Maia adds further associations: the Greek mythic mother figure and, in Māori, māia "brave, confident." Together they lend Maraia a mix of warmth, strength, and lyrical sound.
Usage appears from the late 20th century in English-speaking countries, shaped by Mariah’s prominence and the trend for open-voweled spellings; its syllable pattern also suits Pacific languages, aiding cross-cultural uptake. Variants and near-forms include Maraiah, Maraya/Marayah, and Mariah; related names are Maria and Maia. Short forms: Mari, Ria, Raya, and Mai.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| AF | 0 | #76 | 1 | 1,883 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #246 | 4 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| United States | Girls | 2007 | #951 | 6 | 10,181 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #984 | 9 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,145 | 8 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,424 | 23 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Maraia is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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