Girl Name
Maris
Maris is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Maris is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Maris often also consider Marko.
Maris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Maris has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maris as M·A·R·I·S, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Maris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Marisa, Marise, Marisy, Mari.
- Nicknames: Mar and M.
- Middle names: Pair Maris with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Maris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Marko, Marek, Morris, Marika, Marcey — full picks on the sibling names for Maris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maris? Browse our names like Maris guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Maris
What does the name Maris mean?
Maris has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Maris?
The exact origin of Maris is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Maris?
Maris has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maris a boy's or girl's name?
Maris is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Maris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Maris?
Names that share Maris's sound and style include Marko, Marek, Morris, Marika, Marcey.
What middle names pair well with Maris?
Good middle-name fits for Maris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maris share its rhythm without rhyming — Marko, Marek, Morris all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.