| Meaning | beloved, wished-for child |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew, Latin, Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ma-ri-ya |
Mariya offers a distinctive spelling that elevates this classic choice into something more personalized. The 'y' replacement creates visual uniqueness while preserving the name's fundamental character and pronunciation. This variation appears across numerous cultures, each lending their own interpretation and reverence to it. Mariya combines traditional respectability with contemporary styling, satisfying parents who want both heritage and individuality. The name carries gentle strength, neither too soft nor overly forceful in its presentation. It photographs beautifully, the letter combination creating aesthetic appeal on paper and screens alike. Girls named Mariya benefit from a name that's simultaneously familiar and special, requiring minimal explanation while maintaining distinctiveness. The spelling choice signals parents who think carefully about their decisions, valuing both tradition and personal expression in equal measure.
| Mari |
| Riya |
| Mimi |
| Mia |
| Mae |
| Mariya Lasitskene | Russian high jumper |
| Mariya Putina | daughter of Vladimir Putin |
| Mariya Yaremchuk | Ukrainian singer |
| Mariya Oktyabrskaya | Soviet tank driver in WWII |
| Mariya Agapova | Kazakh mixed martial artist |
| Mariya Verchenova | Russian golfer |
| Mariya Gabriel | Bulgarian politician |
| Mariya Takeuchi | Japanese singer |
| Mariya Ryemyen | Ukrainian sprinter |
| Mariya Khoreva | Russian ballet dancer |
| Mariya Kisaragi | from "Vampire Knight" manga |
| Mariya Shidou | from "Maria†Holic" anime |
| Mariya Enshirou | from "Akuma no Riddle" anime |
| Mariya Saionji | from "Revolutionary Girl Utena" anime |
| Mariya Ise | voice of Killua Zoldyck in "Hunter x Hunter" |
| Mariya Kuroki | from "The Devil is a Part-Timer!" anime |
| Mariya Strykova | from "Gunslinger Girl" manga |
| Mariya Hata | from "Nisekoi" manga |
| Mariya Yakushiji | from "Mariya the Virgin Witch" manga |
| Mariya Endou | from "Citrus" manga |