Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Mariluz since 1965
Babies named Mariluz per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mariluz's real moment was 1984.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Mariluz is a Spanish compound name that combines María and luz, giving it the luminous meaning star of the sea or light of Mary. The first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data was in 1965, and its peak popularity came in 1984. By 2025, the name ranked 8,362, with about 1 in every 133,939 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, suggesting a niche but enduring appeal among families seeking a distinctly Spanish name that honors religious tradition. While not among the top names nationally, Mariluz maintains a presence in communities with strong Spanish heritage. Its compound structure also makes it recognizable and melodic, fitting into a tradition of hyphenated and double-barreled Spanish names.
Mariluz is a Spanish and Portuguese compound name formed from María and luz (light). The name María is the Spanish form of Mary, whose name is often derived from the Hebrew Miryam. Luz means light in Spanish, giving Mariluz the combined meaning star of the sea or light of Mary. The name emerged in the 20th century and has seen occasional use in Spanish-speaking countries and communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Luz, Marilu
Variants: Mariluz, Maria Luz
Sibling names for Mariluz
Names that share Mariluz's style, for a brother or sister.
