UK girl's name
Marea
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "tide" or "sea".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Marea is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Marea popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Marea. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Marea ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Marea.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Marea as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Marea mean?
The given name Marea is believed to have originated from Latin, derived from the word "mare," meaning "sea." This suggests that the name may have been used in ancient Roman or Italian cultures, where the sea held significant cultural and geographical importance.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Marea can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was occasionally used as a feminine given name, possibly associated with the idea of the sea or its vastness. However, the name did not seem to gain widespread popularity during that time.
In later centuries, the name Marea appeared sporadically in various European regions, particularly in coastal areas or regions with strong maritime traditions. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Marea von Stetten, a 16th-century German noblewoman born around 1550, known for her involvement in local politics and her patronage of the arts.
Another figure with the name Marea was Marea Brilhart, an American writer and poet from the late 19th century. She was born in 1856 and published several collections of poetry that explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience.
In the early 20th century, Marea Blalock, an American artist born in 1908, gained recognition for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. Her works were featured in several exhibitions and are now part of various museum collections.
One of the more recent historical figures named Marea was Marea Hartman, a Dutch architect born in 1932. She was known for her innovative designs that blended modern architectural styles with traditional Dutch elements, and she played a significant role in shaping the urban landscape of several Dutch cities.
While the name Marea has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has appeared sporadically across different cultures and regions, perhaps reflecting a connection to the sea or maritime traditions. The name's roots in Latin and its occasional usage in various contexts suggest a long-standing, albeit niche, presence in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Marea over time
The chart below shows babies named Marea registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Marea, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marea by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Marea was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5131 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Marea: questions and answers
How popular is the name Marea in the UK right now?
In 2007, Marea was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Marea most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Marea in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Marea?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "tide" or "sea".
How many people are called Marea in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Marea across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.