Girl
Maritza
of the sea
About Maritza
Warmth radiates from this vibrant name, bringing with it a sense of celebration and joy. Maritza carries a musical quality in its pronunciation, the kind of name that sounds beautiful when called across a park or whispered at bedtime. This choice offers cultural richness while remaining accessible to diverse communities. The name suggests a spirited personality, someone who brings light and energy into every room she enters. Maritza balances being distinctive without being difficult, unusual without being strange. It has enough substance to stand on its own while offering cute nickname potential like Mari or Itza. Parents drawn to Maritza often appreciate names that feel warm, expressive, and full of life. It's a name that carries confidence and character, suggesting someone who will make her mark on the world with enthusiasm and heart.
Popularity of the Name Maritza
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1956 | #984 |
| 1957 | #931 |
| 1958 | #777 |
| 1959 | #713 |
| 1960 | #691 |
| 1961 | #650 |
| 1962 | #669 |
| 1963 | #681 |
| 1964 | #675 |
| 1965 | #622 |
| 1966 | #609 |
| 1967 | #613 |
| 1968 | #611 |
| 1969 | #568 |
| 1970 | #569 |
| 1971 | #570 |
| 1972 | #564 |
| 1973 | #574 |
| 1974 | #562 |
| 1975 | #585 |
| 1976 | #559 |
| 1977 | #610 |
| 1978 | #695 |
| 1979 | #587 |
| 1980 | #551 |
| 1981 | #603 |
| 1982 | #627 |
| 1983 | #604 |
| 1984 | #597 |
| 1985 | #646 |
| 1986 | #514 |
| 1987 | #538 |
| 1988 | #579 |
| 1989 | #503 |
| 1990 | #486 |
| 1991 | #413 |
| 1992 | #428 |
| 1993 | #430 |
| 1994 | #448 |
| 1995 | #479 |
| 1996 | #472 |
| 1997 | #513 |
| 1998 | #551 |
| 1999 | #600 |
| 2000 | #554 |
| 2001 | #530 |
| 2002 | #566 |
| 2003 | #561 |
| 2004 | #416 |
| 2005 | #403 |
| 2006 | #496 |
| 2007 | #530 |
| 2008 | #566 |
| 2009 | #686 |
| 2010 | #804 |
| 2011 | #872 |
| 2012 | #842 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Maritza
- Martiza
- Martisa
- Maritze
Names Similar to Maritza
Nicknames for Maritza
- Mari
- Ritz
- Ritzy
- Mari
Famous People Named Maritza
| Maritza Martin | Puerto Rican actress and singer |
| Maritza Mendez | Mexican telenovela actress |
| Maritza Sayalero | Venezuelan Miss Universe 1979 |
| Maritza Olivares | Peruvian politician |
| Maritza Rodríguez | Colombian-American actress |
| Maritza Rivas | Costa Rican Olympic runner |
| Maritza Garrido-Lecca | Peruvian sculptor |
| Maritza Morales | Guatemalan beauty queen |
| Maritza Soto | Puerto Rican boxer |
| Maritza Sanchez | Dominican Republic volleyball player |
| Maritza Martin del Campo | Mexican politician |
| Maritza Arribas Robaina | Cuban writer and journalist |
| Maritza Guzmán | Chilean economist and politician |
| Maritza Chavez | Bolivian racewalker |
| Maritza Correia | American lawyer and politician |
| Maritza Alfonso | Cuban artist and educator |
| Maritza Hernandez | Puerto Rican politician |
| Maritza Brown | Jamaican musician and songwriter |
Characters Named Maritza
| Maritza Ramos | Character from the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Maritza Donnelly | Character from the novel "Into the Water" by Paula Hawkins |