Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Maripaz since 1997
Babies named Maripaz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Maripaz is a Spanish compound name with a poetic meaning, 'sea of peace,' that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997. It remains a relatively rare choice, peaking in 2012. While its use declined in the early 2000s, the name has been on a rising trajectory again since 2022. Because it is not in the top 1,000 names, the Social Security Administration does not publish state-level data for Maripaz. The name is most commonly given in communities with Spanish-speaking heritage.
Maripaz is a compound Spanish name formed from 'mar' (sea) and 'paz' (peace), evoking the Virgin Mary under the title 'María de la Paz' (Mary of Peace). It emerged as a given name in the Spanish-speaking world, likely as a contracted form of María de la Paz, a practice common with Marian titles. The name has been in use in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries, but its recorded use in the United States dates only to 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Paz
Variants: Mari Paz, María Paz
Sibling names for Maripaz
Names that share Maripaz's style, for a brother or sister.
