Girl Name · Spanish Origin
Maritza
Maritza is a girl baby name of Spanish origin, meaning "Of the sea". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Maritza often also consider Martika.
Maritza meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Spanish naming roots help connect Maritza to related Spanish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maritza as M·A·R·I·T·Z·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maritza is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Maritza variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maritzaa, Maritzae, Maritzay, Maritz.
- Nicknames: Mari and M.
- Middle names: Pair Maritza with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Maritza middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Martika, Martez, Maurita, Mordecai, Martina — full picks on the sibling names for Maritza guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maritza? Browse our names like Maritza 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 Maritza
What does the name Maritza mean?
Maritza means "Of the sea" and is of Spanish origin.
What is the origin of Maritza?
Maritza originates in Spanish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Maritza?
Maritza has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maritza a boy's or girl's name?
Maritza is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Maritza in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maritza sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Maritza?
Names that share Maritza's sound and style include Martika, Martez, Maurita, Mordecai, Martina.
What middle names pair well with Maritza?
Good middle-name fits for Maritza pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maritza is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maritza is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maritza?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maritza share its rhythm without rhyming — Martika, Martez, Maurita all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.