UK girl's name
Mareya
Of Persian origin, meaning "princess" or "queen".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mareya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mareya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2004. 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 Mareya. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mareya ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Mareya.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mareya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Mareya mean?
The name Mareya has its origins in the ancient Slavic languages, with roots dating back to the 9th century. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Slavic word "morje," which translates to "sea" or "ocean." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with coastal regions or maritime communities in the early Slavic territories.
In terms of historical references, the name Mareya can be found in several ancient Slavic texts and chronicles. One notable mention is in the Primary Chronicle, a 12th-century historical work that documents the early history of the East Slavic peoples. The chronicle mentions a woman named Mareya, who was the wife of a prominent noble from the city of Novgorod.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Mareya can be traced back to the 11th century. One of the first known individuals with this name was Mareya of Polotsk, a princess who lived in the late 11th century and was married to Prince Vseslav of Polotsk, a prominent ruler in the lands of modern-day Belarus.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mareya. One such figure was Mareya Miloslavskaya (1624-1669), who was the first wife of Tsar Alexis I of Russia and the mother of Tsar Feodor III. Another prominent Mareya was Mareya Fedorovna Apraksina (1664-1717), a Russian noblewoman who served as the lady-in-waiting to Tsarina Natalya Naryshkina.
In the realm of literature, one of the most famous bearers of the name was Mareya Alekseyevna Bakunina (1766-1854), a Russian writer and translator who was known for her works on education and children's literature. Her notable works include "The Primer for Children" and "The Book for Children's Reading."
Another historical figure with the name Mareya was Mareya Ivanovna Miloradovich (1832-1888), a Russian philanthropist and founder of the Miloradovich School for Orphaned Girls in St. Petersburg. She dedicated her life to improving the education and welfare of orphaned children in Imperial Russia.
It is worth noting that the name Mareya has also been spelled in various ways throughout history, such as Maria, Mariya, and Marya, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Slavic cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mareya over time
The chart below shows babies named Mareya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mareya, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mareya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mareya 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 | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mareya
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mareya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mareya in the UK right now?
In 2004, Mareya was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mareya most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Mareya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mareya?
Of Persian origin, meaning "princess" or "queen".
How many people are called Mareya in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mareya 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.